The Fountain House (Doylestown, Pennsylvania)

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Fountain House
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The Fountain House in 2010
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LocationState and Main Sts., Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°18′36″N75°7′51″W / 40.31000°N 75.13083°W / 40.31000; -75.13083
Arealess than one acre
Built1758
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No. 72001095 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 16, 1972

The Fountain House is a historic tavern building located in the borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in the central commercial district. The four-story building is a major landmark of the Bucks County area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1]

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History

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The Fountain House, Ca 1850–1880

The Fountain House was one of seven taverns in pre-revolutionary Doylestown. It was constructed by William Doyle, the founder of Doylestown. The first part of the building was constructed in 1758. Owned by a Tory during the American Revolutionary War, it was seized by government authorities and sold at auction. Throughout the 19th century, The Fountain House hosted, in addition to a tavern, the first Doylestown post office, and a stagecoach line connecting Philadelphia and Easton. [2]

Construction

The Fountain House, built primarily in the Victorian style, has gone through a number of changes.

Current occupants

Currently, The Fountain House hosts several business occupants, including a Starbucks coffee shop which occupies the entire first floor. Several law offices and apartments are located on the second and third floors. It is a major social gathering location in Doylestown. The town's Christmas Tree is placed in front of the building annually.

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ↑ Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks (July 1971). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Fountain House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 10, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)
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