Rieser–Shoemaker Farm Explained

Rieser–Shoemaker Farm
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:40.4308°N -75.9736°W
Built:c. 1820
Architecture:Federal, Pennsylvania bank barn
Added:July 29, 1992
Refnum:92000939

The Rieser–Shoemaker Farm is an historic, American farm complex and national historic district that is located in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

History and architectural features

This district has seven contributing buildings and two contributing structures. They are a two-and-one-half-story, brick, vernacular, Federal-style farmhouse (c. 1820), a stone, Pennsylvania bank barn (c. 1820), a group of stone, brick, and frame outbuildings (c. 1820-1930), and a stone walled spring.

The original land grant for this property was made to Henry Reiser in 1725. The farm is located approximately one quarter of a mile from the Rieser Mill.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

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|H089465_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Rieser–Shoemaker Farm]. 2012-08-22. Louise Emery . PDF. June 1991.