Barclay Farm House is a Federal-style farmhouse dating back to the 19th Century. Spanning across 32 acres (12.95 hectares) of land, the farmhouse features a herb garden, farm buildings, playground, community gardens, orchard and nature trails following River Cooper. Besides numerous tours of the interiors, the house also plays host to outdoor concerts, craft fairs and other such cultural events. If you want to glimpse at a slice of local history and culture, then a visit to Barclay Farm House can be a great idea. Note that besides the usual timings, Barclay Farm House is also open to the public on the first Sunday of every month from April to November between 12p to 4p.
Cherry Hill Public Library is housed in a municipal structure owned by the municipality. The present structure was designed in the year 2004 by Malcolm Wells, a leading architect. The edifice features a rather unconventional design plan.
Debido a su arquitectura fascinante y su grandeza total, la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es un sitio imperdible si visitan Filadelfia. Esta catedral preciosa es uno de los puntos de referencia de una de las poblaciones católicas más numerosas del país. Fue diseñada por el célebre arquitecto Napoleo LeBrun y construida entre 1846 y 1864 con una mezcla de influencias paladinas e italianas. El bellísimo baldaquino ubicado sobre el altar evidencia una fuerte influencia italiana, mientras que la fachada de la iglesia refleja el estilo paladino. De hecho, creerán que están en Europa dentro de esta catedral. Embárquense en un audio tour y aprendan más sobre las ocho capillas, el santuario de 2.000 asientos, el domo abovedado de cobre y el espectacular ábside con sus tallados en mármol rojo y sus vitrales. Durante el recorrido, se familiarizarán con la fascinante historia de la basílica. Al ser la iglesia católica más grande de Pensilvania, el monumento es parte del Registro Nacional de Sitios Históricos.
Conocido como la cuna de la Declaración de la Independencia y la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, el Salón de la Independencia es uno de los hitos históricos más reconocibles no solo de Filadelfia, sino que de toda la nación. Además de la concepción de los ya mencionados documentos revolucionarios, el salón también fue el punto de reunión del Segundo Congreso Continental y de la Convención Constitucional. El salón es la joya del Parque Histórico Nacional de la Independencia, de más de 18 hectáreas y hogar de unos 20 edificios históricos de renombre (muchos de ellos abiertos al público). La Campana de la Libertad se encuentra a poca distancia del Salón, si bien su hogar original fue el campanario del Salón de la Independencia. Cada 15 minutos inicia un nuevo recorrido guiado por el Salón. Visiten el sitio web para más información sobre el parque en general y el Salón de la Independencia en particular.
Las influencias góticas y neoclásicas dominan la fachada del Ayuntamiento. La estatua de William Penn que reside sobre la torre del reloj del Ayuntamiento sigue siendo uno de los puntos más reconocibles de la silueta de Filadelfia; hasta la década de 1980 existía un "acuerdo de caballeros" que establecía que ningún edificio sería más alto que el borde del sombrero de Penn. El Ayuntamiento es un telón de fondo magnífico para el sinfín de empresarios y turistas que recorren la intersección de las dos arterias principales de la ciudad, las calles Broad y Market. El recorrido guiado por el Ayuntamiento dura entre hora y media y dos horas.
Greenfield Hall in its present form was built in 1841 and represents the Classical Revival style of architecture. The mansion is now the headquarters of Historical Society of Haddonfield. The society converted the mansion into a museum which presents a tour of their dining room, parlor and bed room, all restored to represent the 1841 period. The other two rooms of the house are dedicated to the collection of historic artifacts of the town. The museum is open on every first Sunday of the month between 1:00 p and 3:00 p.
Nitre Hall is built in 1805 in a property expanding 9 acres (3.6 acres). The owner of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills was the resident owner of Nitre Hall, and lived in it till his death. The building consists of three floors, with the custodian staying on the ground floor and the top two floors showcase exhibits and other Colonial age items. The Hall is opened from May through October and in December for special occasions and events. It is frequented by schools for field trips, and members of different historical societies.
Managed and operated by the Morrisville Society, Summerseat is a historic landmark that is located in the heart of Morrisville. Built during the 17th century, this 2 and a half storey house was a home to two singers called George Clymer and Robert Morris. The society has retained the interior features of the house that consists of a central hall, five bays and four rooms on each floor. This house museum can be visited on every first Saturday of the month from 10 Am – 2 Pm.
Perched on top of a hill, located within a green estate that covers nearly 72 acres (29 hectares), Woodmont is a mansion built by renowned architect Will Price in 1894. The building's architecture is Châteauesque, drawing inspiration from French and Gothic designs. The mansion was known to accommodate revered spiritual leader Reverend M. J. Divine during the early 50s, which was when the building was at its peak in terms of popularity. Its association with Father Divine allowed it to be mentioned as a National Historic Monument, frequented by tourists from far and wide.
The existing structure of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1855 and features an impressive Classical Revival style design that places it in stark contrast with the surrounding modern buildings. With a vast and eventful history, the church has survived periods of decline with grace and perseverance, standing tall even today. The church is truly a beautiful sight, with a design reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, and interiors that are beautifully decorated with elegant columns and a graceful dome, Far from being just a pretty building, the church not only continues to serve as a place of worship, it also supports a number of groups, charities and outreach programs to better the lives of not only its own, but of the community as a whole.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church was originally established in 1856, however the existing church building dates back to 1929. As the third church building to house Saint Paul's, it is by far the largest and most magnificent of the three. Its spacious interiors are dominated by the intricately and elaborately carved alter, and the large window above it that is filled with stained glass predominantly in shades of blue. Overhead the glorious inverted boat like ceiling shelters the congregation as they unite in prayer and worship. As a keeper of the history and devotion of the members of its congregation, the church houses a number of memorials including a stained glass window dedicated to the memory of those soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. Three services are held at the church each Sunday, and all are welcome to attend the services irrespective of age. Although they differ in style, each is aimed to apply teachings from the scripture to present times and to contemporary lifestyles.
Built in 1696, Thomas Massey House is considered to be the oldest house in the city of Broomall. This 300 year old house is simply unique because of its building style, theme and material. If you love history and architecture, you'll explore various items of the 17th - 18th century like the furniture, cooking items, books, tools and other pieces of information and exhibits. This house museum is open from the last Sunday of April until the last Sunday of October.