The Solitude Farm is an historic, American home that is located in West Whiteland Township,

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. It was listed on the

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in 1984.

History and architectural features

The original house was built in two sections circa 1750 and in 1761. The original section is a two-story, rectangular,

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ed stone structure with a kitchen wing. In 1904, Philadelphia architect

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(1874–1929) rehabilitated the house to add diamond-paned dormer windows and a porch. Also located on the property are a contributing stone barn, garage, and outbuildings. ''Note:'' This includes It was listed on the

in 1984.

References

Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1761 Houses in Chester County, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Chester County, Pennsylvania 1750 establishments in Pennsylvania {{ChesterCountyPA-NRHP-stub