Newlin, Nicholas, House
Also known as: See Also:Concordville Historic District
Why it's listed
Built in 1742 by Nicholas Newlin, this brick house in what later became Concordville is laid in Flemish bond on three sides above a stone water table, while the north elevation is of random fieldstone. Its rectangular plan is divided into two sections with unevenly spaced windows, and both gable ends carry chimneys. The first-floor rooms retain early Georgian paneling, including a floor-to-ceiling cupboard beside a fireplace in the southeast chamber. The house is regarded as one of the last mid-eighteenth century houses in Concord Township to keep much of its architectural integrity, and its interior and exterior features are considered exemplary of Chester County building of the period. Its later owners included Micajah Speakman, who bought it in 1751. Its original occupant, Nicholas Newlin, was a Friend who held local civic roles, and his descendants remained active in the Township and County.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the last remaining mid-eighteenth century houses in Concord Township that retains much of its architectural integrity. It cites its Flemish bond brickwork, early Georgian paneling and large windows as exemplary features. It also notes the active civic role of the Newlin family and later owner Micajah Speakman.
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 72001118, listed April 26, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Concord Rd., Concordville |
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| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | April 26, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001118 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1742 |
| Architectural style | Early Georgian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Altered, with a porch, dormers and a two-story brick addition on the west side; the one-story frame addition was removed. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Within district | Concordville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.88616, -75.52161 (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 72001118.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7025964
- This listing as JSON
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