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Fonthill Castle. 543 reviews. #1 of 32 things to do in Doylestown. Historic SitesCastles. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Once the home of Henry Mercer (1856-1930,) this concrete castle boasts 44 rooms with interior walls, floors and ceilings adorned with a dazzling array of the artist s original handcrafted tiles.
Fonthill, also known as Fonthill Castle, was the home of the American archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Family in front of Fonthill Castle. Wedding at Fonthill Castle. Fonthill is just one stop along the Mercer Mile, an impressive belt of historical attractions in Doylestown. The three concrete structures including the Mercer Museum, The Tileworks celebrate Mercer's life, work and collections.
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.
Fonthill Castle was the first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown and served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles, which were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The Castle is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles.
(215) 348-9461. Visit Website. Send Email. Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle is a National Historic Landmark and the former home of Henry Mercer. With more than 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and 200 windows, the castle's interior walls, floors and ceilings are elaborately adorned with an array of handcrafted tiles.
Fonthill Castle. 543 reviews. #1 of 32 things to do in Doylestown. Historic SitesCastles. Open now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Once the home of Henry Mercer (1856-1930,) this concrete castle boasts 44 rooms with interior walls, floors and ceilings adorned with a dazzling array of the artist s original handcrafted tiles.
