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Fonthill Castle was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete and features 44 rooms, over 200 windows, 18 fireplaces, 10 bathrooms and one powder room. The interior was originally painted in pastel colors, but age and sunlight have all but ...
Admission Fees for Mercer Museum Admission Fees for Fonthill Castle ROLLO'S FACTS Henry Mercer was 51 when he began building the first of his three concrete structures, his home Fonthill, 1908-1910.
Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. $25 Adult. $20 BCHS Member Adult. $10 Youth (6-17) $5 Child (5 and under) Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle decked out for the holidays. Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer and an early example of reinforced concrete architecture.
Mar 6, 2024 · Outside Mercer Museum near Fonthill Fonthill is just one of three institutions Mercer built in Doylestown. In addition to the castle, two other buildings complete what is known as the Mercer Mile. Among the most popular Doylestown attractions, the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works and the Mercer Museum are well worth a visit.
Family, Featured. An Evening of Folk Music | Friday, May 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Location: Mercer Museum Elkins Gallery Admission: $20 General Admission / $15 BCHS Members Join us for an evening of folk music in the Mercer Museum’s Elkins Gallery with performer, educator, and preservationist Elizabeth ...
Oct 21, 2009 · Among Mercer’s collection held at the Mercer Museum (located close to but separate from Fonthill), are the everyday tools and things of the average American in the 18th and 19th centuries, from ...
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. An eclectic mix of Gothic, Medieval and Byzantine architecture, the castle's ...
