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The '''Farmers and Mechanics Building''' is a historic "skyscraper" located in [[West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Chester County, Pennsylvania]]. It was completed in 1908 and is a six-story skyscraper building, with a basement and [[penthouse apartment|penthouse]] in the [[Neoclassical architecture|Classical Revival]] style. The top floor once featured a Roof Garden. The exterior is faced in Indiana [[limestone]] and yellow hard face brick, with [[terra cotta]] decorative details.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H000673_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building | accessdate = 2012-11-01| author = Carole H. Kirkbride| format = PDF| date= July 1971}}</ref> In 1918 when the Boy Scouts were founded in Chester County the Farmers and Mechanics Building became their headquarters. |
The '''Farmers and Mechanics Building''' is a historic "skyscraper" located in [[West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]], [[Chester County, Pennsylvania]]. It was completed in 1908 and is a six-story skyscraper building, with a basement and [[penthouse apartment|penthouse]] in the [[Neoclassical architecture|Classical Revival]] style. The top floor once featured a Roof Garden. The exterior is faced in Indiana [[limestone]] and yellow hard face brick, with [[terra cotta]] decorative details.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H000673_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building | accessdate = 2012-11-01| author = Carole H. Kirkbride| format = PDF| date= July 1971}}</ref> In 1918 when the Boy Scouts were founded in Chester County the Farmers and Mechanics Building became their headquarters. |
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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983. It is located in the [[West Chester Downtown Historic District]].<ref name="nris"/> |
It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983. It is located in the [[West Chester Downtown Historic District]].<ref name="nris"/> |
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Corner of Market & High St., West Chester, PA | |
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General information | |
Typ | Skyscraper |
Architectural style | Beaux-Arts architecture |
Completed | 1907 |
Opening | 1908[1] |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 7 |
Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building | |
Standort | Market and High Sts., West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Coordinates | 39°57′34″N 75°36′19″W / 39.95944°N 75.60528°W |
Area | 0.1 acres (0.04 ha) |
Built | 1907-1908 |
Architect | William C. Prichett, F.A.I.A. |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 83002223[2] |
Added to NRHP | January 6, 1983 |
The Farmers and Mechanics Building is a historic "skyscraper" located in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1908 and is a six-story skyscraper building, with a basement and penthouse in the Classical Revival style. The top floor once featured a Roof Garden. The exterior is faced in Indiana limestone and yellow hard face brick, with terra cotta decorative details.[3] In 1918 when the Boy Scouts were founded in Chester County the Farmers and Mechanics Building became their headquarters.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is located in the West Chester Downtown Historic District.[2]
References
- ^ Jones, Jim. "Timeline of West Chester History". West Chester University. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ a b "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). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Carole H. Kirkbride (July 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-11-01.
Kategorien:
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
- Commercial buildings completed in 1908
- Neoclassical architecture in Pennsylvania
- Buildings and structures in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Historic district contributing properties in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- 1908 establishments in Pennsylvania
- Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Pennsylvania