Thomas and Lydia Gilbert Farm explained

Thomas and Lydia Gilbert Farm
Coordinates:	40.3372°N -75.06°W
Built:	1711, 1735, 1808, 1812
Architecture:	Vernacular Georgian
Added:	May 5, 1989
Refnum:	89000351

The Thomas and Lydia Gilbert Farm, also known as the Datestone Farm, is an historic home and farm complex that is located in Holicong, Buckingham Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

History and architectural features

The original section of this historic farmhouse was built in 1711, with additions made in 1735 and 1812. Each section is marked with a datestone. It consists of two -story, stone sections with a unifying cornice, roofline, and slate-covered gable roof and was designed in a vernacular Georgian style.^[1]

The farmhouse was restored between 1970 and 1972. and a frame addition completed on the west side of the house. Also located on the property are a contributing stone and frame bank barn, a stone and frame wagon house (c. 1840), and a stone spring house with a datestone of 1808.^[2]

This property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

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|H093113_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Thomas and Lydia Gilbert Farm]. 2012-09-30. Jeffrey L. Marshall and Nancy Van Dolsen. PDF. January 1989.
2. 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|H093113_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Thomas and Lydia Gilbert Farm]. 2012-09-30. Jeffrey L. Marshall and Nancy Van Dolsen. PDF. January 1989.