Nitre Hall facts for kids
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Nitre Hall
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Nitre Hall, November 2009
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Karakung Dr., Haverford, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Built | 1805 |
| Architectural style | Federal, I house |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000545 |
| Added to NRHP | December 18, 1970 |
Nitre Hall is a historic building from the 1800s. It is located in Haverford Township, which is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. This special building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. This means it is recognized as an important part of American history.
Exploring Nitre Hall's History
Nitre Hall was built around 1805. It stands near Cobbs Creek. A person named Israel Whelen, Jr. had it built. This hall was once the home of the person in charge of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills. Those mills are no longer there today.
The building has three floors. The first floor was for the people who took care of the building. The top two floors are decorated in styles from the past. These styles are called Empire and Victorian. The very top floor often has different exhibits. It also offers a "Colonial Living Experience." This lets visitors see what life was like long ago. Nitre Hall is also close to another old building called Lawrence Cabin.
Visiting Nitre Hall Today
Nitre Hall is open for visitors from May through October. It also opens in December for special events. You can also visit by making an appointment. There is a small fee to enter. The Haverford Township Historical Society shares this information.
The building is often used for school field trips. Many groups visit to learn about history. The historical society even puts on a "day in the life" show. This show is for fifth graders in the township. It helps them imagine what life was like in the past.
