Five Springs
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Known as "Five Springs" or "The Rhoads/Lorah Homestead" this historic ca. 1830 Pennsylvania German farmstead is located in the town of Yellow House in the Oley Valley. The wonderful limestone house has been remarkably preserved and restored. In front of the house is a springhouse over one of the springs. The grounds are comprised of eleven plus acres of gardens, huge specimen trees, rolling meadows and lawns. A summer kitchen over a springhouse was converted in the 1930's to a guesthouse overlooking two of the springs and the stream that feeds the pond. A large Pennsylvania stone ender bank barn and numerous outbuildings complete the farmstead which is walking distance from the historic Yellow House Inn. |
The narrative from
the National Register Form |
National
Register Registration Form |
The Historical Society of Berks County
will hold its gala fund raiser at Five Springs Farm Saturday, June 28, 2008,
celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the ReadingRailroad Company.
For more information and reservations call go to the
HSBC website calendar or call
610-375-4375.
Proceeds from this event will help fund the youth education
and outreach programs provided by the Historical Society of Berks County.
More PicturesOutbuildings |
Photo Albums:Interior viewsThe Springhouse |
The Bank BarnWildlifeDoors |
2010 Album2008 AlbumFall 2004 |
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![]() Interior views: Keeping Room |
![]() Front View (circa 1830 Georgian house built of local limestone, approached by several steps up to a small stone-floored landing.) |
![]() The Bank Barn |
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Dogwood |
![]() House & Guest House (Twig 2004) |
![]() Road Sign |
![]() Herb Garden |