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Fonthill Castle was the home and showplace of Henry Mercer. Mercer completed Fonthill Castle in 1912. The castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete architecture and features forty-four rooms, over two hundred windows and eighteen fireplaces.
With more than 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces, 21 chimneys and 200 windows, Edward describes the National Historic Landmark of Fonthill Castle as one of the most unusual homes someone will ever visit and a place where guests can be inspired.
Mar 6, 2024 · Tucked away in a Doylestown neighborhood, the 44-room Fonthill Castle is one of the most unique architectural works in Pennsylvania. Thanks to its construction and detailed interior, the enormous building is as much a curiosity today as when it was built over 110 years ago.
Oct 21, 2009 · Discover Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, Pennsylvania: Eccentric concrete mansion and museum designed and built by hand from the inside out.
Feb 18, 2015 · Visiting Fonthill Castle: One of Pennsylvania’s Most Awe-Inspiring Buildings. January 29, 2023 by Jim Cheney. 140.9K shares. If you happened to find yourself traveling through Europe , you probably wouldn’t be that surprised to come across an old castle. However, a castle in the countryside of Philadelphia is another story.
Over 900 prints (of the 5,000 that Mercer collected from around the world) are displayed at Fonthill. Built-in bookcases throughout Fonthill hold over 6,000 books. The museum was recently featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles.”
215-348-9461. Admission: Adults $15. RA Rates: Worth a Detour. Save to My Sights. More on Fonthill, Concrete Castle Home. Nearby Offbeat Places. Mercer Museum: Concrete Castle, Doylestown, PA - < 1 mi. Kids' Castle - Playground Castle, Doylestown, PA - 3 mi.
