Yardley Historic District
Why it's listed
Yardley is a small borough on the west bank of the Delaware River, where a ferry crossing begun in 1722 grew into a village. Its main street and side streets hold houses and commercial buildings from the 1728 Lakeside residence through early 20th-century work. The Delaware Canal, constructed through the village from about 1830 to 1832, linked Easton to Bristol and carried mostly anthracite coal. Its mills, coal yards, boatyards, hotels and worker housing shaped the town's growth. The Bound Brook railroad branch arrived in 1876, and interurban trolleys followed in the early 20th century. Architecturally, the district holds a large group of Gothic Revival and Carpenter Gothic buildings, including the Yardley Public Library and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, along with Federal, Georgian and Queen Anne houses. Most of its 215 resources are contributing, and the district retains its historic setting, materials and design.
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| Period of significance | C. 1728 to C. 1925 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Gothic Revival; Federal; Queen Anne; Georgian; Carpenter Gothic; Greek Revival; Stick; Italianate; Second Empire; Four Square; Colonial Revival; Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Areas of significance | Transportation, Architecture |
| Acreage | 65.2 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Yardley 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.