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'''Easton House''', also known as the '''Bachmann Publick House''' and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic [[inn]] and [[tavern]] located at [[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]] |
'''Easton House''', also known as the '''Bachmann Publick House''' and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic [[inn]] and [[tavern]] located at [[Easton, Pennsylvania|Easton]] in [[Northampton County, Pennsylvania]]. It was built in 1753, and is a 2 3/4 story rubble [[limestone]] building, with squared corners, in the [[Georgian architecture|Georgian]] style. |
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Easton House was expanded by [[George Taylor (Pennsylvania politician)|George Taylor]] (c. 1716–1781) in 1765, who used it as a residence and tavern. A red clay brick addition was built in 1828. The building was the site of a number of important judicial proceedings when it housed the Magistrates Court in the early 19th century.<ref name="arch">{{cite web| url = https://www.dot7.state.pa.us/ce/SelectWelcome.asp| title = National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania| publisher = CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System| format = Searchable database}} ''Note:'' This includes {{cite web| url = {{NRHP-PA|H001008_01H.pdf}}| title = National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Easton House| accessdate = 2011-10-29| author = Lance E. Metz | format = PDF| date=n.d.}}</ref> |
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It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1980.<ref name="nris"/> |
It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1980.<ref name="nris"/> |
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Revision as of 21:45, 7 September 2022
Easton House | |
 The Easton House in January, 2013 | |
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| Location | 167–169 Northampton St., Easton, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°41′29″N 75°12′29″W / 40.69139°N 75.20806°W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1754, 1765, 1828 |
| Architect | William Parsons |
| Architectural style | Delaware Valley Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003583[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 3, 1980 |
Easton House, also known as the Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor's Easton Property, is a historic inn and tavern located at Easton in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1753, and is a 2 3/4 story rubble limestone building, with squared corners, in the Georgian style.
Easton House was expanded by George Taylor (c. 1716–1781) in 1765, who used it as a residence and tavern. A red clay brick addition was built in 1828. The building was the site of a number of important judicial proceedings when it housed the Magistrates Court in the early 19th century.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Lance E. Metz (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Easton House" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-10-29.
External links
- Bachmann Publick House - The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Categories:
- Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
- Georgian architecture in Pennsylvania
- Commercial buildings completed in 1754
- Commercial buildings completed in 1828
- Buildings and structures in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Museums in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- History museums in Pennsylvania
- 1754 establishments in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
- Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Pennsylvania