Hanna, John, Farm
Why it's listed
Built of fieldstone in 1819, according to its datestone, this two-story farmhouse on Fairview Road in East Fallowfield Township has five bays, a centered main entrance with a pediment, pilasters, fluted trim, a keystone and an elliptical fanlight. Its box cornice, nine-over-six and six-over-six windows, and double-width stone chimneys at each gable end reflect the Federal style. A wing projects from the north side, and a barn stands on the property. The Hanna family had occupied the parcel since the mid-eighteenth century, and an 1796 tax list records an earlier stone house and milk house on the land. The house is significant because its formal design departs from the vernacular farmhouses that characterize the township's agricultural expansion between 1770 and 1820. Its architecture is regarded as a notable example of Federal design in a rural setting, and the property is considered to contribute to the local farmstead group.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a more formal and stylized Federal building than the vernacular farmsteads typical of East Fallowfield, reflecting the affluence of the Hanna family. Its features, including a formal centered entrance, nine-over-six windows and a box cornice, are cited as evidence of urban influence in a rural setting. The barn is treated as a contributing part of the farmstead because of its agricultural significance.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85001147, listed May 20, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Fairview Rd., East Fallowfield Township, Coatesville |
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| County | Chester County |
| Listed | May 20, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001147 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1680 - 1820 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition and integrity are recorded as excellent on the form. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.93663, -75.79460 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85001147.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6237628
- This listing as JSON
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