James-Lorah House
James-Lorah House, March 2010
James-Lorah House is located in Pennsylvania
James-Lorah House
James-Lorah House is located in the United States
James-Lorah House
Location132 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°18′46″N 75°7′52″W / 40.31278°N 75.13111°W / 40.31278; -75.13111
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1844
Built byMartin, Fred A.
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.72001096[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 17, 1972

The James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is an historic American home that is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

History and architectural features

Built circa 1844, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, stuccoed townhouse with a medium gable roof. It has a 1+1⁄2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.[2]

It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-09-30. Note: This includes Mrs. Kenneth W. Gemmill (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: James-Lorah House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-30.
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