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HARB backs interpretive signage, donor plaques and replica cannon at Strode Barn Heritage Center
Summary
East Bradford Township’s HARB unanimously recommended a Certificate of Appropriateness on Oct. 13 for interpretive signage, two logo signs, donor plaques and a replica Revolutionary War cannon at the Strode Barn Heritage Center, 998 Lenape Road, finding the proposed work consistent with preservation goals and likely to enhance public understanding of the site’s historic and archaeological significance.
At its Oct. 13 meeting, the East Bradford Township Board of Historical Architectural Review recommended approval of interpretive signage, logo signage, donor plaques and a replica Revolutionary War cannon for the Strode Barn Heritage Center at 998 Lenape Road in the Strode’s Mill Historic District.
The application, filed by East Bradford Township for Historic Resource #139 (Tax Parcel 51-7-137.2A), lists interpretive elements intended to enhance public understanding of the site’s historic and archaeological significance. The record includes two descriptions: an initial itemization that references nine educational panels plus two logo signs and plaques, and a subsequent exterior-changes description that specifies the installation of 13 low-profile interpretive signs along with two ACM-style logo signs and engraved contributor plaques, plus a replica cannon on a custom carriage. The HARB’s appropriateness analysis emphasized the signage’s interpretive benefit and consistency with preservation goals.
“All members agreed the proposed work is appropriate and supports the historic character of the site,” the minutes state. Richard Buchanan moved to recommend approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness; John Marshall seconded and the motion carried unanimously. No recommended changes were recorded in the minutes.
The application identifies nearby Class 1 historic properties such as Entriken’s Mill and others on Birmingham Road; the minutes do not record any public opposition or recommended amendments.
