The Sharples Homestead in West Chester, PA (c. 1801). William Sharples moved to the area from Middletown Township in 1740. Sharples built a log cabin on this site in 1799. He constructed this brick house on his 203 acre tract by 1805 for his son Nathan. William was active in local politics and played a role in the incorporation of West Chester in 1799. He was elected the first Chief Burgess that year, and also founded a fire company. William was also an abolitionist, becoming a member of the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery in 1795. Nathan inherited the property in 1817. In 1818, he built a brick house for his widowed mother; in the process, he became involved in brickmaking, and started such a business that lasted for decades. Nathan's son Alfred renovated the house, moving the carriage house onto the property. Alfred continued the brick business and was a secretary for the Denny Tag Company. The house remained in the hands of the Sharples family until 1985.
to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
to remix – to adapt the work
Under the following conditions:
attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original.
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg¶ms=039.956096_N_-075.601823_E_globe:Earth_type:camera_source:Flickr_&language=en){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}