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James Thome Farm

Coordinates: 40°11′53″N 80°9′30″W / 40.19806°N 80.15833°W / 40.19806; -80.15833
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James Thome Farm
The farmhouse, January 2015
James Thome Farm is located in Pennsylvania
James Thome Farm
James Thome Farm is located in the United States
James Thome Farm
Nearest cityEighty Four, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°11′53″N 80°9′30″W / 40.19806°N 80.15833°W / 40.19806; -80.15833
Area190 acres (77 ha)
Built1800
Architectural styleGeorgian, Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.97000292[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1997

The James Thome Farm is a historic farm located in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. It was designated as a historic residential landmark/farmstead by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation,[2] and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

History and architectural features

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This historic structure consists of the Thome House, with the oldest section built circa 1810. Two outbuildings, six contributing structures, and two ponds are also located on this property. The farm's architectural evolution, of Georgian-inspired, Greek Revival, and a 1950s vernacular wing, is typical of other long-used farms in the Washington County area.[3]

This property was designated as a historic residential landmark/farmstead by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation,[4] and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Thome, James Farm". Landmark Registry - Residential Landmark/Farmstead. Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. 2008. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  3. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on July 21, 2007. Retrieved September 11, 2014. Note: This includes Clinton E. Piper (November 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Thome, James, Farm" (PDF). Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "Thome, James Farm". Landmark Registry - Residential Landmark/Farmstead. Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. 2008. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2010.