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HISTORIC BUILDINGS UPDATE
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DANNENBERG HOUSE FOR SALE
If you are looking for a real fixer upper with great potential,
the historic Dannenberg House on Fitzwatertown Road in Upper Dublin is for
you! Presently owned by the township, the house is being subdivided along
with approximately 2.3 acres to be sold as a private residence.
Conservation and facade easements will be held by the Conservancy and will
prevent the demolition of the house and the construction of any additional
houses on the property. The remaining 7.2 acres will continue to be owned
and maintained as passive recreation by the township. A small parking area
and trail will be constructed near the Sandy Run Creek, which flows
through the property.
The house was built in three sections, the earliest dating
approximately to the early 18th century. It contains: 1st floor:
living room, dining room, kitchen; 2nd floor: three bedrooms, 3
bathrooms; 3rd floor: large open room with bath. If you are interested
(or you know someone who is), please call CMC at 215-283-0383.
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BOORSE HEXAGONAL HOUSE
TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP
One of only a very few 19th century
hexagonal houses remaining in the U.S. has been dismantled by the
township and awaits a resurrection.
Formerly located on Sumneytown Pike, the house was built by John
C. Boorse, “the Ben Franklin of Towamencin.” A Mennonite farmer,
his many endeavors helped shape the North Penn community. His
numerous roles included newspaper publisher, teacher, justice of the
peace, surveyor and lawyer.
The township plans to rebuild the house on public land and has
established the Boorse Building Restoration Fund to help fund
this project. The Historic Society of Towamencin is also planning
some fund raising efforts. If you would like to help, contact John
Granger, Township Manager at 215-368-7602.
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SCHEETZ/LUKENS HOUSE
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP
Located adjacent to the
Fellwick station on the SEPTA R5 rail line, this early
18th century property is waiting for the right owner to
revive it. CMC has been working with SEPTA and the
township to ensure that this building will not succumb
to demolition. The property was once home to General
Henry Scheetz, who served in the War of 1812. The house
is located within the 1777 encampment area of Washington’s
troops. SEPTA has cleaned out and boarded up the
building and is interested in talking with prospective
buyers or long-term lessees. For more information call
CMC at 215-283-0383.
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NORMANDY FARM REUSE
DELAYED
WHITPAIN TOWNSHIP
Due to unforeseen
circumstances the Normandy Farms project is on hold
until the developer can obtain financing. The banking
industry has cut back on financing the hospitality
industry which directly affects this property. Skip Di
Marco, owner of Stazi Milano and Lambertville Station,
plans a B&B, restaurant & banquet facility in
the 10 acre historic compound.
Although there is equity in the project, $4 million
is needed to complete the package. CMC has been working
with Mr. Di Marco to help find investors. For more
information, contact Skip DiMarco at Normandy Farm,
215-661-2800.
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EVANS HOUSE DEMOLISHED
HATFIELD TOWNSHIP
Despite efforts by private citizens to find a new owner,
the Evans House, dating from the late 18th century was
demolished this past summer. Bergey Chevrolet had offered the
building free to anyone interested in moving it, along with
funds to help with moving costs. Unfortunately, a taker could
not be found. The site will be used for a new car dealership
on Route 309 and Trewigtown Road.
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