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West Chester

25 places in West Chester, Pennsylvania are on the National Register of Historic Places. Federal is the style recorded most often on these buildings. 5 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is Strode's Mill, added May 27, 1971.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

25
Listings
5
Historic districts
1971
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedStrode's Mill · May 27, 1971
Oldest construction dateWest Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District · built 1891

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 2 of the 25 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Federal 4Greek Revival 3Colonial Revival 1Neoclassical 1Renaissance Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 10 of the 25 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.

Every listing

David Ashbridge Log House▾1984
Address
1181 King Rd., West Chester
Listed
Nov 6, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84003878
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ashbridge, David, Log House
Bank of Chester County▾1972
Address
17 N. High St., West Chester
Listed
Jun 5, 1972
Reference
02001458
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bank of Chester County
Barclay House▾2002
Address
535 and 539 N. Church St., West Chester
Listed
Apr 18, 2002
Listed for
Social history, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hartshorne, Joshua, Estate; North Hill; The Barclay
Reference
02000380
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Barclay House
Buckwalter Building▾1984
Address
11-13 S. High St., West Chester
Listed
Feb 22, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
84003180
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Buckwalter Building
Butler House▾1980
Address
228 W. Miner St., West Chester
Listed
Jul 23, 1980
Listed for
Military, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80003470
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Butler House
Chester County Courthouse▾1972
Address
10 N. High St., West Chester
Listed
Jun 5, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
72001109
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Chester County Courthouse
Collins Mansion▾1972
Address
633 Goshen Rd., West Chester
Listed
Nov 9, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
72001110
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Collins Mansion
Edgewood▾1973
Address
SE of jct of Co. Rds 15087 & 15221, Birmingham Township, West Chester vicinity
Listed
Mar 7, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Religion, Military
Significance
Local
Also known as
Sharpless, Charles, House
Reference
09000102
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Edgewood
Everhart, William, Buildings▾1979
Address
28 W. Market St., West Chester
Listed
Jul 17, 1979
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Everhart-Lincoln Building
Reference
79002206
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Everhart, William, Buildings
Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building▾1983
Address
Market and High Sts., West Chester
Listed
Jan 6, 1983
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The F & M Building
Reference
83002223
Built
1907
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Farmers and Mechanics Trust Company Building
First Presbyterian Church of West Chester▾1972
Address
130 W. Miner St., West Chester
Listed
Nov 27, 1972
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
National
Reference
72001111
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
First Presbyterian Church of West Chester
Goodwin Acres▾1980
Address
600 Reservoir Rd., West Chester
Listed
Jun 27, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
80003471
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Goodwin Acres
New Century Clubhouse▾1983
Address
High and Lacey Sts., West Chester
Listed
Feb 24, 1983
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
83002225
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
New Century Clubhouse
Old Kennett Meetinghouse▾1974
Address
S of West Chester on U.S. 1, E of jct. of PA 52, West Chester vicinity
Listed
Jul 15, 1974
Listed for
Architecture, Religion
Significance
State
Reference
74001776
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Kennett Meetinghouse
Orthodox Meetinghouse▾1972
Address
SW of West Chester on Birmingham Rd., West Chester vicinity
Listed
Apr 26, 1972
Listed for
Industry
Significance
National
Also known as
Birmingham Orthodox Meeting House
Reference
72001112
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Orthodox Meetinghouse
Sharples Homestead▾1985
Address
22 Dean St., West Chester
Listed
Sep 19, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85002412
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sharples Homestead
Sharples Separator Works▾1984
Address
N. Franklin and Evans Sts., West Chester
Listed
Jun 28, 1984
Listed for
Industry, Invention
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gumas Warehouse; Kauffman Warehouse
Reference
84003214
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sharples Separator Works
Sharpless Homestead▾2011
Address
1045 Birmingham Rd. (Birmingham Township), West Chester vicinity
Listed
Dec 15, 2011
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Radley Farm
Reference
11000924
Style
Federal architecture
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Sharpless Homestead
Strode's Mill▾1971
Address
Jct. of PA 100, West Chester
Listed
May 27, 1971
Listed for
Commerce, Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Etter's Mill
Reference
71000697
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Strode's Mill
Strode's Mill Historic District▾1989
Address
Jct. PA 52/100 and Birmingham Rd., West Chester
Listed
May 5, 1989
Listed for
Commerce, Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Strode's Mill; East Bradford Boarding School for Boy
Reference
89000354
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Strode's Mill Historic District
Warner Theater▾1979
Address
120 N. High St., West Chester
Listed
Nov 20, 1979
Listed for
Art, Architecture, Performing arts
Significance
State
Reference
79002207
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Warner Theater
West Chester Boarding School for Boys▾1990
Address
200 E. Biddle St., West Chester
Listed
Jan 4, 1990
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Square House
Reference
89002257
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Chester Boarding School for Boys
West Chester Downtown Historic District▾1985
Address
Roughly bounded by Biddle, Matlick, Barnard and New Sts., West Chester
Listed
Jul 2, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001447
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Chester Downtown Historic District
West Chester Historic District (Boundary Increase)▾2005
Address
Roughly bounded by West Chester's northern boundary,Poplar St., East Rosedale Ave., and South Bradford Ave., West Chester
Listed
Feb 27, 2005
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
05000096
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Chester Historic District (Boundary Increase)
West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District▾1981
Address
Bounded by S. High and S. Church Sts., College and Rosedale Aves., West Chester
Listed
Oct 8, 1981
Listed for
Education, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
81000539
Built
1891
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Chester State College Quadrangle Historic District

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Chester County.

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