National Historic Landmark-Simon Cameron House

National Historic Landmark- Simon Cameron House

From 1863 until his death, this was the residence of Simon Cameron (1799-1889), who served as U.S. Senator, Secretary of War under Lincoln, and Minister to Russia.

Cameron is acknowledged as the master spoilsman who ...

National Historic Landmark-Buckingham Friends Meeting House

National Historic Landmark- Buckingham Friends Meeting House

Buckingham Friends Meeting House is nationally significant for its role in providing a model for the development of the American Friends? meeting house. Built in 1768, Buckingham was the first meeting house to be ...

National Historic Landmark-Wheatland James Buchanan House

National Historical Landmark- Wheatland James Buchanan House

From 1849 until his death, Wheatland, a 17-room brick house, was the residence of James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).

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National Historic Landmark-William Brinton 1704 House

National Historical Landmark-William Brinton 1704 House

Constructed in 1704, this early stone house, built by a Chester County English Quaker, is representative of early manor houses in the Delaware Valley.

It blends English 17th century house design with local Pennsylvania ...

National Historic Landmark-David Bradford House

National Historical Landmark-David Bradford House

Constructed in 1788, this well-decorated 2-1/2 story stone house was the residence of David Bradford, the most prominent leader of the rebels in the Whiskey Rebellion (1794).

Bradford, a lawyer in Washington, led the rebels ...

National Historic Landmark-Boathouse Row

National Historical Landmark- Boathouse Row

Situated in Fairmount Park, these 15 private boat and barge clubs were created to serve the recreational needs of Philadelphians. The clubs' parent organization, the Schuykill Navy, was formed in 1858 and continues as the nation's ...

National Historic Landmark-John Bartram House

National Historical Landmark-John Bartram House

Constructed in 1731, this was the residence of John Bartram (1699-1777), one of America's first native botanists. The gardens, enlarged by his son, were filled with rare and exotic plants.

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National Historic Landmark-Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail

National Historical Landmark-Allegheny County Courthouse and Jail

When architect Henry Hobson Richardson realized his days were numbered, he wrote, Let me have time to finish Pittsburgh and I should be content without another day.

He was referring to the massive buildings ...

National Historic Landmark-Edward G. Acheson House

National Historical Landmark- Edward G. Acheson House

From 1890 to 1895 this brick house was the home of scientist Edward G. Acheson (1856-1931). In all probability it is also the site where, in 1891, he conducted experiments that led to ...

National Historic Landmark-Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

National Historical Landmark-Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House

Built probably in 1696, this structure illustrates the architectural transition from 17th to 18th century styles. It was damaged by Stamp Act riots in 1765 when occupied by a Tory Stampmaster.

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