Rieser–Shoemaker Farm
The Rieser–Shoemaker Farm is an historic, American farm complex and national historic district that is located in Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Rieser–Shoemaker Farm | |
 Farmhouse, September 2013 | |
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| Location | Cross Keys Rd., Bern Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°25′51″N 75°58′25″W |
| Area | 137 acres (55 ha) |
| Built | c. 1820 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Pennsylvania bank barn |
| MPS | Farms in Berks County MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000939[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 29, 1992 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]
History and architectural features
This district has seven contributing buildings and two contributing structures. They are a two-and-one-half-story, brick, vernacular, Federal-style farmhouse (c. 1820), a stone, Pennsylvania bank barn (c. 1820), a group of stone, brick, and frame outbuildings (c. 1820-1930), and a stone walled spring.
The original land grant for this property was made to Henry Reiser in 1725. The farm is located approximately one quarter of a mile from the Rieser Mill.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[1]
Gallery
Farm Barn
Garage and Wagonshed/corn crib
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Louise Emery (June 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Rieser–Shoemaker Farm" (PDF). Retrieved August 22, 2012.
