Carversville Historic District facts for kids
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Carversville Historic District
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Carversville Inn. November 2012.
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Off PA 32, Carversville, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 188 acres (76 ha) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 78003418 |
| Added to NRHP | December 13, 1978 |
The Carversville Historic District is a special area in Carversville, Pennsylvania. It is located in Solebury Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This district is like a preserved neighborhood. It helps us understand what life was like in the past.
A historic district is a group of buildings, structures, or sites that are important because of their history or architecture. The Carversville Historic District has 57 buildings that are considered "contributing." This means they help make the district historically significant.
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Exploring Carversville's Historic Buildings
The buildings in Carversville Historic District show different styles of architecture. You can see examples of the Late Victorian and Federal styles. These styles tell us about the time periods when the buildings were constructed.
Famous Old Buildings
Some of the most well-known buildings in the district include:
- The Overpeck Homestead: This is a very old house, built between 1703 and 1716. Imagine how many stories it could tell!
- The Fred Clark Art Museum: This building dates back to 1873. It's a place where art is displayed.
- The Carversville Christian Church: Built in 1866, this church has been a central part of the community for a long time.
National Recognition
Because of its important history and well-preserved buildings, the Carversville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes places that are important to the history of the country. Being on this list helps protect these historic sites for future generations to enjoy.
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Carversville General Store and Post Office.
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Carversville Christian Church.
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Aquetong Road.
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Corner of Carversville Rd. and Wismer Rd.
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Carversville Rd.
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Fred Clark Art Museum.
