National Register of Historic Places
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a historic place in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002366.
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What is Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works?
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a National Historic Landmark District located at Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It consists of three properties built by Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) in a distinctive application of the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, which are also notable for the early use of poured concrete: Fonthill, the Mercer Museum, and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. All three are now museum properties of the Bucks County Historical Society. The landmark designation for the group was made in 1985; each property is also individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
- City
- Doylestown
- County
- Bucks County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- February 4, 1985
- NRIS reference number
- 85002366
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.32131, -75.12336
When was Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works listed on the National Register?
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985.
Where is Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works located?
Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.32131, -75.12336. See the map above.
Is Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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