The Fountain House (Doylestown, Pennsylvania)
historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
The Fountain House is a historic tavern building located in the borough of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in the central commercial district. The four-story building is a major landmark of the Bucks County area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
History
The Fountain House was one of seven taverns in pre-revolutionary Doylestown. It was constructed by William Doyle, the founder of Doylestown. The first part of the building was constructed in 1758. Owned by a Tory during the American Revolutionary War, it was seized by government authorities and sold at auction. Throughout the 19th century, The Fountain House hosted, in addition to a tavern, the first Doylestown post office, and a stagecoach line connecting Philadelphia and Easton.
Construction
The Fountain House, built primarily in the Victorian style, has gone through a number of changes.
1758: Original stone structure built
1830: Third story added
1849: Two additional structures built on either side
1876: Gabled Roof replaced with Mansard Roof
1971: Restored
Current occupants
Currently, The Fountain House hosts several business occupants, including a Starbucks coffee shop which occupies the entire first floor.
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