David Leedom Farm facts for kids
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David Leedom Farm
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David Leedom Farm. October 2012.
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Southwest of Newtown off Richboro Road, Newtown Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1825 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001609 |
| Added to NRHP | January 1, 1976 |
David Leedom Farm, also known as "Pleasant Retreat," is a historic home and farm located at Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The house was built in four stages, with the oldest dated to the late 18th century and consisting of a one-story, one roof stone structure. A large, 2 1/2-story stone addition was built in the late-18th century. In 1802, a three-story, stone "mansion" section was added. A two-story, frame addition was built in the early 1800s. The house features a series of piazzas and the interior of the mansion section has a three-story staircase. Also on the property are a variety of contributing farm-related buildings. The house was featured in one of four Newtown farmscape paintings by noted artist Edward Hicks (1780-1849).
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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