James-Lorah House, Doylestown

Name: James-Lorah House
Address: 90 N Main St, Doylestown, 18901, United States

#6 among attractions in Doylestown

Museum, Concert hall

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James-Lorah House, also known as the Judge Chapman House and VIA House, is a historic home located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built about 1844, and is a 2 1/2-story, stuccoed townhouse dwelling with a medium gable roof. It has a 1 1/2-story rear wing with a high gable roof and end chimney. The house features eyebrow windows and marble entrance steps. It was built for Henry Chapman, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. It was the birthplace of Henry Chapman Mercer on June 24, 1856. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 40°18'47"N, 75°7'52"W

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90 N Main StDoylestown 18901 United States

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James-Lorah House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James A. Michener Art Museum, Fonthill, Mercer Museum, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the James A. Michener Art Museum stands as a cultural beacon, celebrating the artistic legacy of the region. This charming museum, named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Doylestown native James A.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Fonthill, Doylestown
18 min walk • Fonthill, also known as Fonthill Castle, was the home of the American archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Despite sometimes being referred to as Fonthill Castle, it is a large house and not a castle.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Mercer Museum, Doylestown
11 min walk • The Mercer Museum is a museum located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States. The Bucks County Historical Society operates the Mercer Museum, as well as the Research Library, and Fonthill Castle, former home of the museum's founder, archeologist Henry Chapman Mercer.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, Doylestown
21 min walk • The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works is a history museum located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is maintained by the County of Bucks, Department of Parks and Recreation.
0.8 miN
40°19'30"N • 75°7'60"W
Aldie Mansion, Doylestown
22 min walk • Museum, Event space
~1110 ftS
Neighbourhood
The Fountain House, Doylestown
6 min walk • The Fountain House is located in the borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in the central commercial district. The four-story building is steeped in local history and is a major landmark of the Bucks County area.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Shaw Historic District, Doylestown
11 min walk • Shaw Historic District, also known as Francis B. Shaw Block Historic District, is a national historic district located in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The district includes seven contributing buildings in a residential and industrial area of Doylestown.

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Which popular attractions are close to James-Lorah House?

Nearby attractions include The Fountain House, Doylestown (6 min walk), James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown (11 min walk), Shaw Historic District, Doylestown (11 min walk), Mercer Museum, Doylestown (11 min walk).

How to get to James-Lorah House by public transport?

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Doylestown (13 min walk)

James-Lorah House, Doylestown

Facts and practical information

Doylestown plan & book

James-Lorah House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown

Fonthill, Doylestown

Mercer Museum, Doylestown

Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, Doylestown

Aldie Mansion, Doylestown

The Fountain House, Doylestown

Shaw Historic District, Doylestown

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James-Lorah House?

How to get to James-Lorah House by public transport?