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Hayes Homestead

Coordinates: 39°56′9″N 75°44′10″W / 39.93583°N 75.73611°W / 39.93583; -75.73611
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Hayes Homestead
Hayes Homestead, March 2010
Hayes Homestead is located in Pennsylvania
Hayes Homestead
Hayes Homestead is located in the United States
Hayes Homestead
LocationRt. 162 & Harvey's Bridge Rd., Newlin Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°56′9″N 75°44′10″W / 39.93583°N 75.73611°W / 39.93583; -75.73611
Area7.3 acres (3.0 ha)
Builtc. 1770
Built byThomas Hayes
Architectural styleGerman Colonial
MPSWest Branch Brandywine Creek MRA
NRHP reference No.85002355[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 16, 1985

Hayes Homestead, also known as Green Lawn Farm, is an historic, American home that is located in Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

History and architectural features

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The original section of this historic structure was built circa 1770, with a 1+12-story stone kitchen wing added circa 1799, and a two-story frame addition erected in 1882. The original section is a two-story log structure with full basement and attic. It has a gable roof and mammoth central stone chimney.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-12-16. Note: This includes M.L. Wolf (November 1984). "Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey Form: Hayes Homestead" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-12-16.