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The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill Castle served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured ...
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Fonthill Castle is located 1 mile from the Mercer Museum....
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Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of...
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Fonthill’s Saloon. Fonthill Castle is Henry Mercer’s...
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The Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle are operated by the...
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VISIT US. Mercer Museum Hours. Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5...
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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.
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Fonthill Castle. 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.
Coordinates: 40.321158°N 75.122902°W. Fonthill, also known as Fonthill Castle, was the home of the American archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. [3] History. Fonthill Castle was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer.
Mar 6, 2024 · March 6, 2024 / By Laura Longwell. 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.
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