Newtown Borough Hall
Newtown Heritage Walk No. 24
On April 16, 1838, the village of Newtown received its own municipal identity, distinct from that of Newtown Township, when it was formally chartered as a borough by the Pennsylvania Legislature.
In 1854, the Borough approved the plans to build this building, located at 23 North State Street. Construction started in 1857 and was finished by 1858. The building was used as both council chambers and lock-up, with the lock-up seeing steady service until the 1940s. Interestingly, the mason who built the walls of this building and lock-up became the first prisoner, confined by the very same walls that he built, for pig stealing.
Major restoration of the chambers was undertaken and completed in 1976 to coincide with the National Bicentennial celebration. This distinctive Greek [R]evival structure has served the Borough officials since its opening in 1858, and is said to be the oldest building in the state still in use for its original purpose as borough chambers.
Marker is on State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
