Cressbrook Farm

Cressbrook Farm is a historic farmstead in Tredyffrin Township featuring a two-story stone barn with six bays and a gable roof constructed from fieldstone and timber frame. The building uses a bank barn design where different levels take advantage of the sloping ground.

The barn was constructed in two building phases between 1792 and 1840 by Jonathan Moor and John Hamer as the area underwent agricultural development. These separate construction periods created a structure that spans the late 1700s and mid-1800s.

The bank barn design reflects practical farming solutions developed by rural communities in the region, allowing farmers to work efficiently across different levels without extra effort. This approach became common in Pennsylvania agricultural life.

The property sits on several acres near Pennsylvania Route 252, positioned about 150 feet from the main house, making it visible from the road. The site is accessible for walking around the barn and viewing its construction details.

The barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, recognizing its combination of construction techniques from two distinct eras seamlessly integrated into one building. This mix of late 1700s and mid-1800s styles is uncommon in preserved farmsteads.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.07720,-75.45080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02