Chester Heights Camp Meeting Historic District facts for kids
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Chester Heights Camp Meeting Historic District
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Chester Heights Camp Meeting, November 2009
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 320 Valley Brook Rd., Chester Heights, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 30.9 acres (12.5 ha) |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000460 |
| Added to NRHP | May 8, 2001 |
The Chester Heights Camp Meeting Historic District is a special place in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. It's a historic area where people used to gather for religious meetings. This district is important because it shows how people lived and worshipped a long time ago.
It has 101 buildings that tell a story. Many buildings are in a style called "camp meeting architecture." You can also see buildings with Gothic Revival and Queen Anne styles. These styles have unique designs, like pointed arches or fancy towers.
Some important public buildings here include the Tabernacle (built in 1878), the Dining Hall (from 1900), and the Youth Tabernacle (from 1909). Most of the other buildings are small cottages. These cottages were built between 1876 and 1920.
Sadly, some buildings, including the Tabernacle and several cottages, were damaged by fires in 2011 and 2012. Later, in 2016, part of the land was sold to build new apartments.
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History of Chester Heights Camp Meeting
How the Camp Meeting Started
In 1872, a group of people from the Methodist church bought land. They formed an organization called the Chester-Heights Camp-Meeting Association. Their goal was to create a place for religious gatherings and community life.
Becoming a Historic Place
The Chester Heights Camp Meeting Historic District is very special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This means it's recognized as an important historical site in the United States. Being on this list helps protect its history and unique buildings.
Recent Changes at the Camp Meeting
Over the years, the camp meeting has seen some changes. As mentioned, some buildings were damaged by fires in 2011 and 2012. These events affected the historic Tabernacle and several cottages. In 2016, a part of the property was sold. This land is now being used to build an apartment complex.
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Chester Heights Camp Meeting, November 2009
