The James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is an historic American home that is located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
James-Lorah House | |
Location | 132 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°18′46″N 75°7′52″W / 40.31278°N 75.13111°W |
Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
Built | 1844 |
Built by | Martin, Fred A. |
Architectural style | Late Victorian |
NRHP reference No. | 72001096[1] |
Added to NRHP | October 17, 1972 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
Built circa 1844, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2-story, stuccoed townhouse with a medium gable roof. It has a 1+1⁄2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.[2]
It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]