Borough of Chester Heights - Local History Documentation
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THE BOROUGH OF CHESTER HEIGHTS
DELAWARE COUNTY
CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA. 19017
December 6, 1971 (meeting date)
New Business: Miss Anna Dickson asked that a proposed resolution to protect historic Borough buildings be adopted by Borough Council, and read a list of places designated as such. A motion was made and seconded to adopt this resolution. It was then made a part of the Minutes.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CHESTER HEIGHTS BOROUGH COUNCIL THAT THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURES ARE OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE TO THE BOROUGH AND SHOULD BE PRESERVED WITH THEIR SETTING FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE CITIZENS OF THIS AREA:
Residence's) known as Forge Hill C Little Forge Hill, owned by D. Wood, near Route 1 & Eastern Borough Limit.
Residence owned by D. Hamilton, adjoining the above mentioned property
Residence known as Creek Farm, last known owner I. Starkey, Route 1, east of Darlington Road.
Residence known as Hammanasett, owned by E. Dohan, Route 1 & Darlington Road.
Residence known as Hill of Skye, owned by A C A Dickson, Route 1, near Route 261.
Residence known as Walnut Hill House, owned by B. Levin C W. Kraft, Route 1, near Stoney Bank Road.
Residence known as Logtown Farm, owned by D. Wood, Route 261, between Route 1 and Wawa Road.
Residence & Restaurant known as Fox Crest, owned by Deveraux, Route 1, near Western Borough Limit.
Residence known as Logtown House, owned by E. Hobough, Route 261, between Route 1 & Ivy Lane.
Residence known as The Malster's, owned by W. Thompson, Route 261 and Wawa Road.
Church known as St. Thomas The Apostle and Cemetery, Route 261, near Ivy Mills Road.
Residence owned by J. Tucker, Route 261, between St. Thomas and the Railroad.
Residence known as Sprucehaven Farm, owned by J. DeCampi, Route 261 between Ivy Mills Road and the Railroad.
Residence owned by H. Breneman, Route 261 at the Southeastern Borough Limit.
Residence owned by J. Stamm, Bodley Road.
Residence and school owned by W. Fager, Llewellyn Road and Lenni Road.
Residence known as Stonehaven, owned by G. Pincin, Lenni Road at New Road.
Residence owned by A. Martin, Lenni Road, near creek.
Residence owned by C. Powell, Route 261. Residence owned by Mrs. Henry Geigle, Lenni Road.
The following document was sent to a list of Borough Residents on February 19, 1970
To:
Mr. H. Breneman
Mrs. D. Dohan
Dr. N. Esmen
Mr. W. Fager
Mr. D. Hamilton
Mr. E. Hobaugh
Mr. B. Levin
Mr. G. Pincin
Mr. C, Powell
Mrs. I. Starkey
Mr. W. Thompson
Mr. J. Tucker
Mr. G. Wilson
Miss D. Wood
Fox Crest Inn
St. Thomas Church
From: Chester Heights Historical Preservation Committee (Box 196, Chester Heights 19017)
The Chester•Heights Historical Preservation Committee. was fcrmed last year by act of the. Borough Council-. The Council and Committee believe •that intelligent preservation of our significant historic buildings and sites can contribute greatly to the charm of our community.
A preliminary survey of the Borough indicates that the addressees of this notice all own properties of possible historic value. We are indeed fortunate because included in this list are buildings covering the full spectrum from Colonial to Victorian.
The first step in preserving this heritage is to gain the recognition that these properties deserve. This is done by registering each qualifying structure with the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Aside from possibly increasing your property value, registration can effectively. protect your property from destruction or encroachment as a result of highway or other public works construction. Subsequently. taxing authorities in the area may follow the lead of Maryland and grant tax relief to owners of registered historic sites if the owner agrees to preserve the exterior of his building without modernization.
Registration is not easily accomplished; the owner must show the structure to be a truly important building. Owners must provide the state Commission with documentation, photographs and/or drawings dealing with the history, construction, and architectural significance of the property.
The Borough Historical. Preservation Committee is willing and in fact, anxious to help you gain the registration your property deserves. You are invited to attend a meeting at the Borough Fire House, Wednesday, March 17th, at 8 PM. The purpose is to discuss what is involved in registration. A recognized authority Mrs. Alice Kent Schooler of West Chester will be there to discuss properties in the Borough. The alternatives of preparing registration documents yourself vs. employing a professional will be explored. Please plan to attend this meeting and feel free to invite anyone else from the Borough you think might be interested. In the meantime it would be helpful if you could collect any available records, past ownership information, and. old or new photographs to bring to the meeting. Please call one of the Committee members (below) and advise whether or not you will attend the meeting.
Miss Anna Dickson – GL 9 2480
Dr, David Wood – GL 9 2797
Mr. John de Campi GL 9 2118
Copies of this notice sent to: Borough Council Members Borough Planning Commission Members