Harewood and Beechwood, also known as Woods School, are two historic homes which are located roughly four miles apart in Middletown Township,

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. The school was added to the

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in 1980.

History and architectural features

Harewood was originally built as a farmhouse sometime around 1788. The original structure is located behind the main house that was erected in 1906. Harewood is an irregularly shaped, multi-level dwelling with a five-story main section, which has a broken-hipped roof and features

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s. ''Note:'' This includes Beechwood was built in 1853, and is a large -story,

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dwelling with a gable roof. It has a two-story,

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ed stone rear addition. ''Note:'' This includes Both houses were built as country mansions and later acquired as a school for children with disabilities. Harewood was acquired in 1924 and Beechwood in 1944. Together, they became known as the Woods School. ''Note:'' This includes This school was added to the

in 1980.

References

External links

* Richard Wolbers; Friends to Save Beechwood (Bryn Mawr, Pa.); Frens and Frens, LLC, Restoration Architects (West Chester, Pa.); E. Allen Reeves, Inc. (2003).''The restoration of Beechwood: Bryn Mawr, Pa.'' (DVD) Bryn Mawr, Pa.: Friends to Save Beechwood. {{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania 1788 establishments in Pennsylvania Houses in Bucks County, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Bucks County, Pennsylvania