The Sharples Homestead is an historic, American home that is located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
History and architectural features
Built between 1799 and 1805, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, brick dwelling that was designed in the Federal style. It has a two-story, two-bay wing with a 1+1⁄2-story, stone kitchen addition. A one-story kitchen addition was added to the front of the wing in 1884.
Also located on the property is a contributing, two-story carriage house that was built circa 1888. This property was continuously occupied by the Sharples family from its construction until 1985.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). ARCH: Pennsylvania's Historic Architecture & Archaeology. Retrieved November 2, 2012. Note: This includes Ray H. Ott, Jr. (May 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Butler House" (PDF). Retrieved November 5, 2012.
