Collins Mansion facts for kids
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Collins Mansion
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Collins Mansion, HABS Photo, August 1958
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 633 Goshen Rd., near West Chester, West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1727, 1758-1760 |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001110 |
| Added to NRHP | November 9, 1972 |
The Collins Mansion, also called the Joseph Collins House, is a very old and special home. It is found in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania. This historic house was first built in 1727. It is famous for being the oldest house in the West Chester area.
About the Collins Mansion
The Collins Mansion is a two-and-a-half-story building. It is made mostly of stone. The front of the house features a special type of stone called serpentine. The side walls are built with fieldstone. This means they use natural, unshaped stones found in fields.
Building History
The house was originally built in 1727. This makes it almost 300 years old! Later, between 1758 and 1760, the house was greatly updated. These changes made it even more impressive. The careful construction has helped it stand strong for centuries.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its age and unique architecture, the Collins Mansion is very important. It helps us understand what homes looked like long ago. In 1972, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the mansion for future generations.
