Fordhook Farm, Historic district in Doylestown Township, United States.
Fordhook Farm extends across 60 acres, featuring 12 buildings including a fieldstone main house, barn, spring house, ice house, and two greenhouses.
Washington Atlee Burpee purchased the farm in 1888, transforming it into an experimental center for seed production that operated until 1981.
The farm buildings display Colonial and Queen Anne architectural styles, representing the evolution of agricultural construction methods from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Located at 105 New Britain Road in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the farm includes accessible pathways for visitors to explore the historical structures.
The farm established permanent seed trials before federal experiment stations, developing numerous flower and vegetable varieties for the Burpee Seed Company.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.29780,-75.15030
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:39
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