Penns Park Historic District Explained

Penns Park Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Intersection of Second St. Pike and Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.2664°N -74.9972°W
Architecture:Greek Revival, Gothic, Queen Anne
Added:March 13, 1986
Refnum:86000349

The Penns Park Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

History and architectural features

This district includes thirty-four contributing buildings that are located in the village of Phillips Mill. It largely developed during the nineteenth century and is characterized by two-and-one-half-story, gable roofed residences that were designed using vernacular interpretations of various popular architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Gothic, and Queen Anne. A number of the residences have been converted to commercial purposes. Notable buildings include the Methodist church, Penns Park School, and Penns Park Tavern.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H079236_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Penns Park Historic District]. 2012-10-28. Jeffrey L. Marshall. PDF. November 1985.