The Barclay Home is placed on the National Register of Historic Places

The Barclay Home (also known as: the Joshua Hartshorne Estate; North Hill; and The Barclay) was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places because the “Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history”. [Social History, Architecture]. The justification for inclusion in the National Registry …

The property is once again saved from development

After another fight by the neighbors to retain the character of the property a 10 year moratorium on development of the grounds was established in return for allowing the building to be zoned for commercial office space.

The Barclay proposes building new houses on the property

To meet expanding needs … the Barclay proposed to erect a number of small houses and an apartment house on its property. This proposal was apparently abandoned due to local opposition, and the park-like setting of the Barclay remained intact.

John Rutter operates nursery on the property

The Park was part of a nursery operated by the horticulturist John Rutter. John Rutter is known for developing the Rutter peach varietal, which he developed by selective cultivation.

Barclay Park is officially dedicated

Thanks to borough, county, and state officials, land conservancies, the Barclay Grounds Preservation Alliance and many donors, the land was purchased to create a permanent park.  The park was dedicated April 22, 2016.

New Website

Save The Barclay website transitions to Friends of Barclay Park