Glenmoore Historic District
Why it's listed
Glenmoore is a rural village in Wallace Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, that grew around a mill on Fairview Road and was reshaped after the East Brandywine and Waynesburg Railroad opened in 1861. The village's most stylish buildings were built between about 1865 and 1925, and most are two or two-and-a-half-story frame or brick houses and commercial buildings. The Alexander Rigg House and Store, built in 1871, is a three-story Second Empire building with a mansard roof and a cistern tower, and it originally held a general store, the family's living quarters, and an Odd Fellows meeting hall. The Glen Moore Methodist Church, built in 1873, anchors the southern end of the district. The village is listed for its concentration of Late Victorian architecture, which the nomination ties to the railroad's arrival and the prosperity that followed. Passenger service ended in 1930, and the district has changed little since then.
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| Period of significance | 1861-1930 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Late Victorian: Queen Anne; Late Victorian: Second Empire; Mid 19th Century: Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Acreage | 70 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Glenmoore Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.