Listings on this site are in alphabetical order by municipality and will provide links for you to discover more about the places listed. The National Park Services provides a step-by-step process for nominations at nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/how-to-list-a-property.htm.ĭelaware County is remarkable area with fine examples of architecture and places of cultural and historical significance throughout its urban and rural landscapes. You may also be surprised that after visiting a local landmark that it is not currently listed. Some you may be familiar with, others you may not know.

Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archaeological resources.Ĭurrently 94 buildings, bridges, parks and places in all parts of Delaware County are listed in the National Historic Register. Net proceeds from sponsorships, vendors and donations benefited non-profit member groups in Haverford Township such as the Haverford Township Free Library, MusicWorks, Tree Tenders, the Adult School, Haverford Partnership for Economic Development, The Grange Estate, The Havertown Rotary and others.The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation.

which provides funding for projects that enhance the quality of life in Haverford Township.įrom 2010 to 2018, The Haverford Township Music Festival was the fundraiser for the 501c3 non-profit Haverford Township Civic Council. HTMF now serves as the primary fundraiser for Haverford Township Education, Arts & Music Society (HTEAMS).

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