Having once served as the residence of Henry Chapman Mercer, a prominent archaeologist, Fonthill Castle is a study in architectural grandeur. Built in the early 20th Century, this palatial structure is one of three Mercer buildings and is most noted for its unique architecture and impressive ceramics. The castle is now a popular tourist attraction and features some of Mercer's finest works. A collection of decorative tiles, furniture, and artifacts make up the permanent exhibits at this castle. A tour of the castle takes you through the life of its legendary resident, and also throws light on some of his most notable work.
This is the former boyhood home of James Wilson Marshal, who discovered gold in the American River and propelled the California Gold Rush. The James Wilson Marshall House is now a house museum and is the base of the Lambertville Historical Society. Built in 1816, this Federal-style brick building features a unique decorative frieze, a pegged front door, parlor, hallways, a bedroom and chimney cupboards. It also contains period furniture and memorabilia of the town's industrial days. Before it became a museum, it was a nun's convent for 84 years. One of the interesting items in the house is an 1843 friendship quilt which has the names of 27 pioneer families embossed in it.
Philadelphia Center for Architecture gives you a chance to learn about the city's magnificent architecture through guided tours. Throughout the tour, their learned guides will acquaint you with the architectural styles that were used in the construction of PA Academy of the Arts, Reading Terminal, City Hall, the Wanamaker building, the Union League Building and Comcast Center, with comparisons drawn from architecture in Chicago and New York. The tour also talks about the city's transportation and planning, and lets you enjoy a bird's-eye view of the historic city from certain platforms.
Spread over 0.3 acres (0.12 hectares) of land, the Jenkins Homestead is a stunning historical home. With it's English Vernacular Farmstead design, this two and a half levels structure with the five bay bay fornt facade is simply beautiful. Popularly known as the oldest structure of Lansdale, this home is simple and beautiful with the greenery all around the place. This beauty is now open to the public with the displays of all the artifacts of the house.
The Whitepain Public School serves the Blue Bell vicinity of the Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. Constructed and established in the year 1895, the school stands stern as one of the foremost schools in the region. The structure is a great depiction of the Gothic and the Late Victorian styles of architecture and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College of Art and Design features contemporary art, architecture, photography and crafts by national and international artists. The mission of the gallery is to seek out and present works of art that might not otherwise be seen by the Philadelphia community. Goldie Paley Gallery inspires creative thought by featuring artists who are not always in the mainstream of cultural consciousness, but whose art is often cutting-edge and profound.
The Goldie Paley Gallery at Moore College of Art and Design features contemporary art, architecture, photography and crafts by national and international artists. The mission of the gallery is to seek out and present works of art that might not otherwise be seen by the Philadelphia community. Goldie Paley Gallery inspires creative thought by featuring artists who are not always in the mainstream of cultural consciousness, but whose art is often cutting-edge and profound.
Spread over 0.3 acres (0.12 hectares) of land, the Jenkins Homestead is a stunning historical home. With it's English Vernacular Farmstead design, this two and a half levels structure with the five bay bay fornt facade is simply beautiful. Popularly known as the oldest structure of Lansdale, this home is simple and beautiful with the greenery all around the place. This beauty is now open to the public with the displays of all the artifacts of the house.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
Valley Forge National Historical Park weaves history, wildlife and fun together in one picturesque setting. The site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge honors the sacrifices made by the citizens of that era and sheds light on the perseverance of the unbreakable human spirit. Embark on immersive guided tours, engage in outdoor activities such as bird watching and horseback riding, and peruse 19th-century art exhibits. Discover important places and people and spend an eventful day with a visit to this park.
Cheltenham Center for the Arts is located in the former George K. Heller School which was the first of its kind in the township of Cheltenham and the oldest public school in the state till its closure in 1953. The Late Victorian stone structure is the ideal setting for this arts center which was founded in 1940. The Cheltenham Center for the Arts is known for its art classes, exhibitions and theater highlighting the work of local artists and the community. Its sole focus is to express social interests in a creative way through artistic mediums.