Upper Roxborough Historic District facts for kids
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Upper Roxborough Historic District
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Shawmont Railroad Station (1834), Nixon Lane, Upper Roxborough Historic District, October 2010
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Shawmont Ave., Hagy's Mill Rd., and Schuylkill R., Philadelphia and Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 711 acres (288 ha) |
| Architect | Frank Furness Robert Rodes McGoodwin, et al. |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Greek Revival, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000463, 04001226 (Boundary Increase) |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 2001, November 12, 2004 (Boundary Increase) |
The Upper Roxborough Historic District is a special area in Philadelphia and Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania. It's like a time capsule, preserving many old buildings and places that show how people lived and worked long ago. This district covers about 711 acres and includes 108 important buildings, 23 historic sites, and 18 structures.
You can find all sorts of interesting places here. There are small farmhouses, homes where factory workers lived, big estate houses, and even homes for mill owners. Some famous spots include the Shawmont Railroad Station from 1834 and the Miquon Station (built in 1910). A famous architect named Frank Furness designed the Miquon Station. You can also see the remains of the Riverside Paper Mills, which are very old (from the 1720s or 1730s), and the ruins of Hagy's Mill. St. Mary's Church and a historic home called "Fairview" (from around 1856) are also part of this district. These places help us understand the history of the area.
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Discovering the History of Upper Roxborough
The Upper Roxborough Historic District was officially recognized in 2001. This means it's a special place that the United States wants to protect because of its history. The district is home to many different kinds of old buildings. These include small farms, houses for people who worked in factories, large fancy homes, and houses where mill owners lived.
Important Buildings and Structures
Many buildings in the district tell a story. The Shawmont and Miquon train stations are good examples. The Shawmont Station was built in 1834, and the Miquon Station followed in 1910. Frank Furness, a well-known architect, designed the Miquon Station. You can also see the old Riverside Paper Mills, which were built a very long time ago, between 1720 and 1730. The ruins of Hagy's Mill are another interesting sight. St. Mary's Church and the "Fairview" house, built around 1856, are also important. These buildings, along with others at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, help us learn about the past.
Why This Area is Protected
The Upper Roxborough Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This is a list of places across the country that are important for their history, architecture, or culture. Getting on this list helps protect these places for future generations. Experts carefully review each location to decide if it should be added. This district was chosen because it shows a lot about the history of Philadelphia and how people lived and worked there centuries ago.
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Miquon Station
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Hagy's Mill
