Boiling Springs Historic District

Boiling Springs Historic District is a national historic district located at Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 127 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 1 contributing structure associated with its role as an early iron manufacturing center and surrounding residential areas of Boiling Springs. Most of the contributing buildings date to the mid-19th century starting in 1845, with a few dated to the early period of development. The oldest buildings are a grist mill (c. 1750), ironmaster's mansion (1795), and the restored Boiling Springs Tavern (1832). Other notable non-residential buildings include the former stone stables (1829) and forge building (1850s). Residential areas include notable examples of the Bungalow/craftsman, Late Victorian, and Federal styles. The contributing structure is a stone three-arched bridge (1854).[2]

Boiling Springs Historic District
A Mill in the Boiling Springs Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by High and First Sts., Boiling Springs Lake, and Yellow Britches Creek, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°08′54″N 77°07′40″W
Area27.9 acres (11.3 ha)
Builtc. 1750
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman, Late Victorian, Federal
NRHP reference No.84000566[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 3, 1984

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Richard Tritt and Ruth Fixsen (July 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Boiling Springs Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-01-21.
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