The Printzhof

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The Printzhof
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location:	Taylor Ave. and 2nd St., Essington, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:	39°51′39.8″N 75°18′11.35″W / 39.861056, -75.3031528Coordinates: 39°51′39.8″N 75°18′11.35″W / 39.861056, -75.3031528
Built/Founded:	1643
Designated as NHL:	November 5, 1961[1]
Added to NRHP:	October 15, 1966[2]
NRHP Reference#:	66000661
Governing body:	State

The Printzhof, also known as Governor Printz Park in Essington, Pennsylvania, was the home of Johan Björnsson Printz, governor of New Sweden. It was built of logs in 1643. Only a stone foundation remains.

The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.^[1][3]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} The Printzhof. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
3. ^ Richard E. Greenwood (August 14, 1974), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Governor Printz Park / The PrintzhofPDF (32 KB), National Park Service 

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