Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. www.thetileworks.orgThe Tileworks of Bucks County

   www.thetileworks.org

   • Cached

   Between 1911 and 1912, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) built the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works to “master the potter’s art and establish pottery under personal control.”. The success of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works rested on Mercer's pure genius.

   • Shop

     130 E Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901 215.239.9797....

   • Events

     For the last 8 years she has been a practitioner of Henry...

   • BOOK a tour

     Tour our historic tile factory. Led by our experienced...

   • Tour With Clay Experience

     Tour our historic Tile Factory and see our craftsmen...

   • Continue to Checkout

     A sleek, modern (and free) retail template that will keep...

2. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fonthill,_Mercer_MuseumFonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fonthill,_Mercer_Museum

   • Cached

   The tile works complex is located just north of Fonthill, off Swamp Road. Built in 1911-12, it resembles a medieval cloister, with an arched colonnade surrounding a central courtyard. The main portion of the structure is 2-1/2 stories in height, and houses five kilns.

4. www.visitbuckscounty.com › things-to-do › museumsThe Tileworks - Bucks County, Pennsylvania

   www.visitbuckscounty.com › things-to-do › museums

   • Cached

   Moravian Pottery & Tile Works. The Tileworks is part of an impressive belt of historical attractions also comprised of Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum and known as the Mercer Mile. Just across the street from the Mercer Museum, visitors can also find the Michener Art Museum, a center for culture and beauty. Plan Your Visit to Doylestown:

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

5. www.mercermuseum.org › collections › fonthill-castleFonthill Castle | Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

   www.mercermuseum.org › collections › fonthill-castle

   • Cached

   These include several thousand European and American prints, and decorative ceramic tiles from Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East – as well as tile produced at Mercer’s own Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. Many of these tiles are inset into Fonthill’s walls and ceilings.

6. uncoveringpa.com › visiting-moravian-pottery-tileVisiting the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown ...

   uncoveringpa.com › visiting-moravian-pottery-tile

   • Cached

   Mar 20, 2015 · If you are interested in tiles made during Mercer’s life, the tile works doesn’t sell them, but does feature several display areas on the tour where you can view them up close. For those looking to see even more of his tiles, a visit to Mercer’s next-door home, Fonthill Castle, is a great choice.

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

7. People also ask

   Where is Fonthill Mercer Museum & Moravian Pottery & Tile Works?

   • Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a National Historic Landmark District located at Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

   Fonthill, Mercer Museum and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fonthill,_Mercer_Museum_and_Moravian_Pottery_and_Tile_Works

   See all results for this question

   Why should you visit the tileworks Mercer mile & Fonthill Castle?

   • Guests can even bring home the very same decorative tiles that were presented to Pope Francis in anticipation of his visit to our region. The Tileworks is part of an impressive belt of historical attractions also comprised of Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum and known as the Mercer Mile.

   The Tileworks - Bucks County, Pennsylvania

   www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/museums-historic-sites/moravian-pottery-tile-works/

   See all results for this question

   Are Moravian Pottery & Tile Works still made?

   • Today, more than 100 years after the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works began operation, the tiles are made in nearly the same way as they were when the building opened. They even continue to source red clay from Bucks County and almost exclusively use Mercer’s tile designs. Some of Mercer’s style still adorn the building both inside and out.

   Visiting the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA

   uncoveringpa.com/visiting-moravian-pottery-tile-works

   See all results for this question

   Why did Henry Chapman Mercer build the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works?

   • It represents us - better together. Between 1911 and 1912, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) built the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works to “master the potter’s art and establish pottery under personal control.” The success of the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works rested on Mercer's pure genius.

   The Tileworks of Bucks County

   www.thetileworks.org/

   See all results for this question

8. www.mercermuseum.orgMercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

   www.mercermuseum.org

   • Cached

   May 4, 2024 · Research Library Hours. Pricing. Adults: $15. Seniors (65 and up): $13. Youth (6-17): $8. Members & 5 and under: Free. GET DIRECTIONS. Fonthill Castle Hours. Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last tour 3:45 pm.) (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day) Tour Times. Pricing. Adults: $15. Seniors (65 and up): $13. Youth (6-17): $8.

9. en.wikipedia.org › Moravian_Pottery_and_Tile_WorksMoravian Pottery and Tile Works - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › Moravian_Pottery_and_Tile_Works

   • Cached

   The Tile Works is one of three cast-in-place concrete structures built by Mercer. The others include Fonthill, which is located on the same property and served as his home; and the Mercer Museum, located approximately one mile away.