Solebury Township near New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Nakashima

(1905-1990)

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

1. George Nakashima Marker

Inscription. Internationally acclaimed woodworker, architect, and leader of the American craft movement, his unique furniture style celebrated the inherent beauty of wood. Here, he created an environment integrating landscape, architecture, and interior design.

Erected 2010 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.

Location. 40° 20.413′ N, 74° 57.283′ W. Marker is near New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Solebury Township. Marker is on Aquetong Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1847 Aquetong Road, New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grandchild of Cambridge Elm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Thompson-Neely Bridge (approx. 1.1 miles away); Red Cedar (approx. 1.1 miles away); Thompson-Neely House (approx. 1.1 miles away); John Pidcock (approx. 1.2 miles away); Delaware Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Delaware Canal

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Unknown Soldiers of the Continental Army (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Hope.

Also see . . .
1. George Nakashima - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 24, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. MarkerQuest - George Nakashima. (Submitted on June 1, 2022, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania.)

George Nakashima Marker and Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

2. George Nakashima Marker and Home

George Nakashima Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 19, 2015

3. George Nakashima Home

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.