The James Lorah Memorial Home 1844

TheZerick Titus

In 1806 Zerick Titus purchased the land and built a harness a saddler’s shop in what is now the north wing of the house.

In 1954, the 17-room residence, its content and a trust fund for the maintenance of the was bequeathed to the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown. An auditorium complex was added and dedicated in 1964. The James-Lorah Memorial Home is a house museum commemorating the families who once occupied the home. The James-Lorah House showcases the Victorian era with furniture, art and home décor [photos of the JLMH] from the period. Personal items and clothing from the James-Lorah family are also on display.
James Lorah Memorial Home is available for tours.

https://via-doylestown.org/james-lorah-memorial-home/history-jlmh/

 

 

 

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