Fairmount Park Houses (East)
Elegant homes of Philadelphia’s 18th and 19th century gentry
Waterfront vacation homes aren’t just a modern-day indulgence. Wealthy 18th and 19th century Philadelphians found summer refuge along the banks of the Schuylkill River. Close enough to the city to manage their businesses yet far enough to escape the yellow fever epidemic, their riverside villas became safe havens where they could entertain with elegance.
Through preservation efforts, the houses are the jewels of Fairmount Park. Don’t miss the annual holiday tours of the mansions.
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