New Garden Township
Historical Resource #19

Agnew Farm

Kennett View Farm

Hobson #2 Farm

173 Candlewyck Dr
Avondale, PA

 

Location

   GPS: 39.82064° N, 75.73109° W
   GIS: 2535562, 184004  State Plane Zone 3702; North American Datum 1983; Units: Feet

 

New Garden Township Historical Commission Evaluation

HR #19 is recognized under the New Garden Township Historical Ordinance (adopted 8-10-2009) as meeting the following criteria:
  [X]  (a) shall have been constructed, or had any portion thereof constructed, prior to January 1, 1940; and
  [X]  (b) shall have significant character, interest or value as an example of development, heritage or character of New Garden Township, or
  [ ]  (c) shall reflect the environment in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style, or
  [ ]  (d) shall embody distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or engineering specimen.

 

Chester County Tax Assessment Department Data (retrieved 12/19/2017)

   Tax Parcel ID: 60-4-20
   Description: OLD STYLE
   Year Built: 1720
   Caution: This county data may not be properly matched to HR #19 and dates before 1920 are especially unreliable.

 

1860 Kennedy Map (Detail)

Notation: W. Agnew

 

1873 Witmer - New Garden Township (Detail)

Notation: Wm. Agnew

 

1883 Breous Farm Atlas - New Garden Township (Detail)


Notation: William Agnew, Brick House, 100 acres

 

USDA Aerial Photos, 1937 Series - Chester County, Roll: 43, Photo #73 (Detail)

 

USGS Topographic Map, 1953/54 - Stitched West Grove & Kennett Square (Detail)

 

USDA Aerial Photos, 1957/58 Series - Chester County, Roll: 8r, Photo# 72 (Detail)

 

2003 NGHC Field Inventory Photo

 

Notes

I checked the tax maps and in 1802, there was still a log house on the farm now in the Agnew family. So all I know is that the house was built after 1802. My guess would be built in the 1830-40’s because there was a virtual building boom in the Township during those years.

In the 1940's this farm was known as Hobson #2, #1 being to the east across the road (HR #18). Hobson had a dairy on this farm and shipped milk to the local dairy cooperative.

This house was grossly altered in the late 1950’s by Bob Thompson.

Peg Jones, 2020

 

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