National Register of Historic Places
West, Benjamin, Birthplace
West, Benjamin, Birthplace is a historic place in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000662.
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West, Benjamin, Birthplace
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About this place
What is West, Benjamin, Birthplace?
The Benjamin West Birthplace, also known as Benjamin West House, is a historic home located on the campus of Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was the birthplace of artist Benjamin West (1738–1820), who was an influential mentor to a generation of American painters, including Gilbert Stuart and Charles Willson Peale. His birthplace was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It presently houses the dispatch and offices for the college's campus police, along with a visitor information center.
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Listing details
- Name
- West, Benjamin, Birthplace
- City
- Swarthmore
- County
- Delaware County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000662
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.90520, -75.35160
When was West, Benjamin, Birthplace listed on the National Register?
West, Benjamin, Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is West, Benjamin, Birthplace located?
West, Benjamin, Birthplace is located in Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.90520, -75.35160. See the map above.
Is West, Benjamin, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. West, Benjamin, Birthplace is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.