A Daydreamy Day

Welcome to Lemon Hill

I love old homes.
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Any style.
Any condition.
Any location.

Welcome to Woodford

When I visit an old home,
I get all daydreamy
imagining life there.

Welcome to Laurel Hill

Nothing breaks my heart more than the destruction
of a quality, historic building
to be replaced with a cheap, modern structure.

Laurel Hill hardware detail 

So I am happy to say...
within the boundaries of the largest city park

in the United States are the former summer homes

of prominent Philadelphians:

Lemon Hill features a completely oval room on each of 3 floors. 

The Mansions of Fairmount Park 

Woodford

 Living near these treasures, 

but never visiting the mansions 

I thought it was about time I did so. 

I really enjoyed the knowledgable docent at Laurel Hill.

Happily, the homes have all been preserved. 

Woodford

Sadly, they are managed by different organizations. 

 This makes it difficult for visitors to compile 

an itinerary for visiting them. 

The Art Museum features temporary shows at Lemon Hill.

No matter how much you love old homes or architecture, 

visiting them all at once would be mental suicide. 

 A city view across the Schuylkill River

above Boathouse Row as seen from Lemon Hill.

Pick a few to see or visit them over a period of time. 

You can catch summer concerts at Laurel Hill.

Three down...four to go. 

Maybe next week. 

Here is MY guide to help you

next time you are in Philadelphia:

East of River

Mount Pleasant (Georgian) 39°59′0″N 75°11′59″W / 39.98333°N 

3800 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Philadelphia, PA

is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Open Tues-Sun: 10 am-5 pm, except major holidays

Admission: $3; Students and Children (12 and under)-Free

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Woodford (Georgian) 39.993377,-75.187559

2300 N 33rd St  East Fairmount Park, PA 19102

is administered by the Farimount Park Commission

Open Tues.-Sun., 10 am to 4 pm

Admission: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens, $2 children

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Strawberry Mansion (Federal with Greek Revival) 39.994193,-75.190386

2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19132

is preserved by The Committee of 1926. 

Open:  Exterior Construction is completed.

Admission: Adults - $3

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Lemon Hill (Federal) 39.970704,-75.187252

Sedgeley and Lemon Hill Drs, Philadelphia, PA 19130

is operated by Colonial Dames of America. 

*Overlooks Boathouse Row and has a city view.

Open April - Nov., Wed - Sun, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: Adults - $5

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Laurel Hill (Georgian) 39° 59' 28.35" N  75° 11' 41.18" W

7201 Edgley Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121

is operated by Women for Greater Philadelphia

*Views of the Schuylkill River from the back. 

If the area is closed for a Regatta, tell them you want to visit the mansion. 

Main Floor Tours: 

Open Tues.-Sun., 10 am to 4 pm. 
Admission: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens, $2 children

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West of River 

Sweet Briar 39.976591,-75.20077 

1 Sweet Briar Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131

is operated by Modern Club of Philadelphia

Open: July 1-December 15, Wed-Sun: 10 am-4 pm.Admission: $3 per person

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Cedar Grove (Federal) 39.97914,-75.20444

1 Cedar Grove Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131

is administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Tues-Sun: 10 am-5 pm, except major holidays

Admission: $3; Students and Children (12 and under) - Free 

Check for construction closures.

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View from Belmont Mansion Dr. 

Belmont (Palladian) 39.990911,-75.213194

200 Belmont Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, PA

is managed by the American Woman's Heritage Society 

and houses The Underground Railroad Museum. 

*From the front is a great city skyline view. 

Admission: $7 Adult, $5 Student/Sr/Child, Under 6 Free

Summer: Tuesday-Friday 11 AM-5 PM, Weekends 11 AM-5 PM

Winter: Tuesday-Friday 11 AM-5 PM, Weekends Noon-5 PM

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Map

The mansion names are often shared with 

neighborhoods in the community. 

Don't let that confuse you. 

Laurel Hill is also the name of a beautiful, historic 

cemetery nearby.  It is also worth a visit. 

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The Big Bad Wolf

I think the wolf gets a bad rap
in all those kiddie stories.

Naiche

I met the friendliest of wolves
this weekend ...


Kotori

and received lots of Wolf Love.

Takoda, Mocha and Kotori

It seems that people 

who live in small homes 

and have small children

 sometimes think it would be a good idea 

to also get a large wolf. 

Takoda, Naiche and Mocha

As sweet as these animals may be -
there is a need for some common sense
before adding one to the family.

Kotori

The animals here are rescues
from such homes.


Takoda

Now they are lovingly cared for
at the Howling Woods Farm
in Jackson, New Jersey.



Some are available for adoption
for those who meet the requirements.

The farm is not open to the public,
but if you call them you can arrange a weekend visit.


Chante'

And before you BUY any pet,
remember that breeders sell animals to make money.
Many are not really concerned about
the animals once you pay for them.
Additionally, breeding stock is often kept in horrendous conditions.


Sierra

That is why we only adopt our pets.
Despite the rumors...
You CAN adopt puppies.
Adoptables are not always problem animals.
You can find pure breeds.

So check out
petfinder.com 
for your next pet.


Samson

Click here to make a contribution
to help support these wolves.
I can attest to the quality of care they receive.

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Seasonal Sensations

Sweet and Creamy 
A New Addiction

Like I really need another addiction.

Fragrant

Lily of the Valley 

Beautiful, except for the inevitable sneeze that follows. 

Melodious 

House Wren

Endless, sometimes you just want the song to stop. 

Soft 

Pomeranian Ears 

And so lovable.

Eye Candy

Candy without the calories. 

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Brought to You Today By the Letter E

Espionage
A young man in the army
during World War 2
finds himself in the thick
of allied Espionage.

Enigma 

As a member of Ultra,
he kept a closely guarded secret.
Britain possessed the Enigma -
a Nazi encoding machine.

Enciphered

Our soldier,
Adolph G. Rosengarten, Jr.,
interpreted the Enciphered messages
intercepted from the Germans.

Enjoyment
But it was not for his work as a spy
that our soldier wished to be remembered,
rather
for the beautiful garden he left
for public Enjoyment.

Escape 
Escaping the summer heat,
the Sr. Rosengarten family
summered in Wayne, PA

Estate 

Their Estate named Chanticleer,
after the fictional castle in Thackeray's novel the Newcomes,
eventually became the full time home of the
entire Rosengarten Family.


Education
When our soldier died in 1990
he generously left his property
for the enjoyment and Education
of the public.


Endures

Chanticleer Endures today
as a pleasure garden
overseen by a board
of Rosengarten relatives.

Chanticleer Garden
786 Church Rd.
Wayne, PA

Thank you Adolph G. Rosengarten, Jr.

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Little German Schoolhouse

It was a BEAUTIFUL day,
and enroute to my destination

I had an urge just to drive down a random country road.

Lo, and behold....



I heard angels singing.



A German schoolhouse was on this sight since the early 1700s
and run by the Deep Run Mennonite Church.
This structure was built about 1842.



If you peek inside a window,
there remain the old desks
and the wood stove.

I fell in love.
Cue Angels.

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