Nearby Landmarks:
- Starbucks - 10 N Main St (Accross the street)
- The County Theater - 20 E State St (0.1 mi N)
- Mercer Museum - 84 South Pine St (0.2 mi SE)
- James A Michener Art Museum - 138 S Pine St (0.2 mi SE)
- Bucks County Civil War Library Museum - 21 North Broad Street (0.2 mi N)
- County of Bucks Moravian Pottery & Tile Works - 130 E Swamp Rd (1.0 mi NE)
- Fonthill Museum - 525 E Court St (.9 mi NE)
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Nearby Restaurants:
- Starbucks 10 N Main St ( Coffee, Bakery, Breakfast, Sandwiches, Desserts
)
- Coach's Steak and Hoagie House 44 East State Street ( American
)
- Baked on Main 22 South Main St ( Pizza, Salads
)
- Puck Restaurant and Bar 1 Printers Alley ( Farm Fresh Seasonal
)
- 86 West 86 West State Street ( Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
)
- Café Alessio 24 North Main Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Chambers 19 19 North Main Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Paganini Ristorante 81 West State Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Primo’s Hoagies 6 West Court Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Slate Bleu 100 South Main Street ( Brunch, Dinner
)
- Spice Thai Cuisine 54 East State Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Steak and Hoagie Factory 103 South Main Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Stephanie’s Restaurant & Lounge 29 South Main Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- The Other Side 7 North Main Street ( Lunch & Dinner
)
- Villa Capri 51 West Court Street ( Lunch & Dinner Menu
)
- Honey 42 Shewell Ave ( American
)
- Hickory Kitchen 9 W Court St ( American, Barbecue, Vegetarian
)
- Sweet Spot 33 North Main Street ( Caribbean
)
- Jules Thin Crust 78 S Main St ( Organic Pizza
)
- Nat's Pizzeria 138 W State St ( Pizza
)
- Pennsylvania Soup & Seafood 22 S Main St ( Seafood, Soups
)
- Maxwells On Main Street 37 N Main St ( American
)
- Knight House 96 W State St ( Fine Dining
)
- Basically Burger 33 N Main St ( American
)
- Lilly's Gourmet - Cafe America 1 W Court St ( American
)
- Cross Culture 64 W State St ( Indian
)
- Penn Taproom 80 W State St ( American
)
- Domani Star 57 W State St ( Italian
)
- Vine & Fig Tree Bistro 19 E State St ( Mediterranean, Eclectic
)
- Mesquito Grille 128 W State St ( American
)
- Zen Den 20 Donaldson St ( Coffee & Espresso
)
- Blu's Sandwiches 52 E State St ( Deli Restaurant
)
- Kawa Grill 54 E State St ( American
)
- Station Express 100 S Clinton St ( Coffee & Espresso
)
- Genevieve's 34 E State St ( Sandwiches
)
- Bobby Simone's Restaurant 52 E State St ( Italian
)
- Nonno's Coffee & Espresso 6 E State St ( Italian Coffee Parlor & Gelataria
)
- Andre's Wine & Cheese Shop 22 S Main St ( Wine Bar, Grill
)
- SUBWAY 12 W State St ( hoagies
)
- HandleBar 12 S Main St ( Frozen Yogurt
)
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About Doylestown:
- In addition to it's brick-paved streets, historic architecture and
Victorian-style street lamps, Doylestown Borough's amenities include fine restaurants and
quaint sidewalk cafes, unique shops, historic attractions and cultural events - not to
mention that it is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the eastern
United States.
- In 2001, the National Trust for Historic Preservation cited Doylestown
as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations and as "a place where four world-class
museums are within walking distance," even comparing it to larger cities such as nearby
Philadelphia for it's cultural and historic significance (some of the older parts of
town are listed in the National Register of Historic Places). Doylestown has also been
featured in many other articles and publications including National Geographic's Guide
to Small Town Escapes.
- Doylestown traces its origins back to 1745 and "William Doyle's Tavern"
- located at the crossroads originally linking Norristown and New Hope (now U.S. Route 202)
and Philadelphia and Easton (now PA Route 611) - at what is now the northwest corner of
Main and State streets. The Fountain House, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, was built at this same location in 1758 (and where Starbucks is now located).
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Timeline ...................
- 1682- the King of England grants Bucks County to William Penn
- 1745- Doylestown officially founded
- 1777- George Washington’s army passes through Doylestown during Occupation of Philadelphia
- 1778- George Washington and the Continental Army camps outside Doylestown on
way from Valley Forge to fight the British in New Jersey
- 1812- Doylestown becomes the County Seat of Bucks County
- 1825- the Doylestown Fire Engine Company established
- 1838- the Borough of Doylestown incorporated
- 1846- electric telegraph station built
- 1854- the first gas lights introduced
- 1856- North Pennsylvania Railroad completes railroad line connecting Doylestown
and Philadelphia (the present train station dates from 1876)
- 1869- post-Civil War residential development of 30-acre Magill property southwest
of town
- 1869- Doylestown establishes a water works
- 1878- the first telephone line installed
- 1878- the new courthouse erected
- 1897- the first of several trolley lines established connecting Doylestown with
Willow Grove, Newtown and Easton
- 1903- private sewer system and treatment plant authorized
- 1921- Borough expands sewer service to about three-quarters of the town
- 1916- Henry Mercer constructs poured-concrete building to house his collection of
mechanical tools and utensils - the "Tools of the Nation-Maker" Museum
- 1930s- the Borough expands its land area to the north by the Doylestown Annex
- 1940s- streets are paved for the first time in two decades and parking meters were introduced downtown in 1948
- 1950s- 550 new homes are built
- 1960-70s- housing boom continues as more than 1,600 new homes are built and
the Borough's population grows from under six thousand to over eight thousand
- 1992- downtown area undergoes streetscape improvements including cast iron street lamps and
brick pavers, facade improvements and other beautification efforts
- 1990s- Main Street Manager Program established and The Bucks County Redevelopment
Authority created
- Today- Doylestown is a vibrant town with a bustling downtown business district.
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