Bartram, John, House

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Listed Ref. 66000676 National Historic Landmark Building

Also known as: John Bartram House and Gardens

Bartram, John, House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Why it's listed

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Key facts

Address54th St. and Eastwick Ave., Philadelphia
CountyPhiladelphia
ListedOctober 15, 1966
Reference number66000676
Resource typeBuilding
Areas of significanceScience
Level of significanceNational
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated October 9, 1960
Acreage9
Coordinates39.93192, -75.21144 (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.

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