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Date Stone, 1844

 Item — Container: Metal Shelf 2-4

Scope and Contents

This white-washed date stone was removed from over the doorway inside the barn built by David Cornell. The property on the north-east corner of Buck Rd. and East Holland Rd. was purchased by Orleans Builders and the barn was demolished in July 1990. There is a sketch of this property on the 1859 map and also an enlarged photograph taken in 1913. The manor house still stands in the development, "Hills of Northampton."

DC is for David Cornell

(Description found on index card.)

"D C 1844" 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 7 1/2

(Description found on index card.)

Dates

  • Other: 1844

Extent

From the Collection: 61 Linear Feet (Many items are not housed in boxes - they are displayed on the shelves in the collection room. All other items are housed in boxes. Box 30 is oversized.) : Many are in good condition, with a few that need careful handling. There are a few heavy items and glass objects so care should be taken with them. Many of the clothes are in good condition but due to their age, they should be handled gently.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Very heavy. Dusty due to being made of old stone and taken from house.

Repository Details

Part of the Northampton Township Archives Repository

Contact:
25 Upper Holland Rd
Richboro PA 18954 United States
2153573050