Benjamin West Birthplace
Benjamin West Birthplace, National Historic Landmark house in Swarthmore, United States
The Benjamin West Birthplace stands as a stone structure with a gabled roof and five bays across its main facade on Swarthmore College campus.
The house, built in 1724, gained National Historic Landmark status in 1965 and joined the National Register of Historic Places the following year.
The building commemorates the first American-born artist who achieved international recognition and mentored numerous successful American painters during the 18th century.
The structure currently functions as Swarthmore College's visitor information center and houses the campus police dispatch and offices.
A fire in 1874 resulted in the complete reconstruction of the interior and the addition of a rear extension to the original structure.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1724
GPS coordinates: 39.90500,-75.35167
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:50
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