Handwrought
Also known as: Marshall, Thomas, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1805 of random native fieldstone by Thomas Marshall, a Quaker, the house stands in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is a bank house, two full stories with an attic on the front elevation, with a lower storage level that is not visible from the outside. The main section contains six fireplaces, four of them in corners, and the mantels are plain. Marshall also included closets in nearly every room, a sub-basement for ice and vegetable storage, and a passage between the well and the house. A south salt-box addition with a separate loft was added at an undetermined later date. The house is regarded as a well-preserved example of the Eastern Pennsylvania Bank House type, and its carefully laid walls, proportioned windows and retained original features are considered significant for the architectural history of the township. The property is also known as the Yarnall property after a later sale to that family.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of the Eastern Pennsylvania Bank House type, with most original features intact and woodwork replacements matched to the originals. It is considered significant for relating the architectural history of Concord Township, and for reflecting the way of life of its builder and later occupants.
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 78002391, listed January 18, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Concord and Station Rd., Concordville |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | January 18, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002391 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1805 |
| Architect / builder | Thomas Marshall (builder) |
| Architectural style | Eastern Pennsylvania Bank House |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Retains many original features; a porch added in the nineteenth century was removed and the pent restored on the East elevation and North gable end. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 39.88123, -75.51409 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 78002391.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5647706
- This listing as JSON
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