The Kerr farmhouse was located near where Tannery Drive meets Kerrwood Drive, and it is an excellent example of an 18th century farmhouse and its later addition. It was a flag stop in the Chester valley Railroad, and since their land was used for the right-of-way, they were permitted to flag down the train and ride free of charge.
The photograph of the back of the Kerr farmhouse shows the summer kitchen as a detached building on the left. The building was once the Reesville Tannery during the 18th century, and it is said that General Washington and his men often met there. Prior to its demolition, a beam was discovered bearing the initials of many of his generals. It was less than a quarter of a mile from the King of Prussia Inn, and would have been a very convenient place to meet.
The milk wagon was a common sight traveling throughout the neighborhoods in the 19th century. Everyday life on the Kerr farm during the latter part of the 19th century, is captured here in these family photographs.
(Photos courtesy of Jimmy Kerr.)
