Even History Changes

Even History Changes. . , The Morton Homestead was completely dismantled during restoration., The Homestead was first identified as an historic site in 1862. Later it was believed to be the birthplace of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1957, after extensive research, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission was "reluctantly forced to conclude that the birth of John Morton at the Morton Homestead has not been proved." The findings raised a storm of local controversy. The State of Pennsylvania renamed the site Morton Homestead. It was considered a fine example of Swedish colonial log architecture., In 1988, the research continued. The property was jointly owned by Morton Mortonson, great-grandfather of the signer John Morton, and Jan Cornelius. However, maps of the time seem to show that only Jan Cornelius occupied the Homestead. Researchers also came to doubt that the architecture of the building was purely Swedish. It included some double notched Atlantic White Cedar logs characteristic of Scandinavia. But the floor plan and other logs of White Oak were typically English. Perhaps it is one of the first truly American buildings, a practical blend of techniques and materials from many sources.,

When?. Before 1638: Indians , 1638 - 1655: New Sweden , 1655 - 1664: Dutch dominion , 1664 - 1681: English rule , 1681 - 1784: Pennsylvania colony , 1784 - 1870: Americans , 1870 - 1935: Suburban development , 1935 - 1937: Building restoration , 1937 - present: Historic park