David Thomas House - Catasauqua Residential Historic District - Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 40° 39.305 W 075° 28.472
18T E 459883 N 4500577
Historic house in the Catasauqua Residential Historic District in Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMF02A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
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The David Thomas house was built originally in 1856. Originally the house was a woodframe house with a wood exterior it was later modified and has a stone exterior.

David Thomas was a successful industrialist in the iron industry. A native of Wales, he is known as the "Father of the American anthracite iron industry"

The house is in excellent condition and continues to serve as a private residence
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Catasauqua Residential Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
2nd & Pine Catasauqua, Pennsylvania

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

Optional link to narrative or database: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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