Lost Structures

1. Whites Mill

Despite the interest and support of local citizens trying to rescue White's Mill, The Mill was demolished by the township on July 24, 2001, (Tuesday) - so so sad. Here are the supporting materials for the activities undertaken by The Foundation in an attempt to preserve the structure. Unfortunately, both we and the community lost.

Pictures of White's Mill before demolition.
Our Proposal to the Township.
The specific Answers to the Supervisors' questions.

2. Boyertown House (Demolished 2/2002)

Here at the FHBR, we have a soft spot for nice little vernacular buildings and this one was no exception. This circa 1830's house was formerly located along Rt. 73 near Boyertown, PA. Often times in the world of Historic Preservation, High-Style houses get the spotlight and vernacular buildings get overlooked. The common buildings of our past are just as worthy and tell an important story of how we once lived. One hopes that these structures are not entirely lost and forgotten.

Exterior of Boyertown House- circa 1830 (Demolished 2/2002)

Boyertown House- Walk-in fireplace detail

3. King of Prussia- Brownlie Rd House (Demolished 3/2002)

Another great example of a vernacular building lost forever formerly located along the Schuylkill River near King of Prussia, PA. This house is just another victim of sprawl in a highly congested area of Montgomery County.

Brownlie Rd House- circa 1835

4. Hatfield Township- (Demolished 3/2002)

Formerly located at the corner of Derstine & Elroy Rd, this circa 1850's building was torn down to make way for a new retirement community. We traded a great old slate covered farmhouse for vinyl-covered, cookie cutter boxes. Don't you love progress?

Hatfield Twp- circa 1850

Please help us keep this list from getting longer. For specific information on properties we are trying to salvage and how you can help please go to our Adopt a House page.