National Historic Landmark - Humphry Marshall House

Constructed in 1773-74 and enlarged in 1801, this two-and-a-half story house was the home of Humphrey Marshall (1722-1801), American botanist and author of ARBUSTUM AMERICANUM, the first account of forest trees and shrubs native to the United States.

A rare example of a Pennsylvania country house that is built on the unusual four-room side passage plan, this unique construction is the only known surviving example of an 18th century laboratory that was designed as an integral part of a farm house and garden along with a working farm

Courtesy National Park Service National Historical Landmarks

Photo Courtesy Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey