Lynnewood Hall

Lynnewood Hall is a neoclassical manor house in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, built from limestone with 110 rooms spread across its floors. The interior holds dozens of bedrooms, a large ballroom, a swimming pool, wine cellars, and a dedicated power plant.

The property was built between 1897 and 1899 by architect Horace Trumbauer for industrialist Peter Widener. Years later, Widener lost his son and grandson in the Titanic disaster, linking the house to a tragic chapter in history.

The house once served as home to a private library of European paintings from the 15th to 17th centuries. After the owner's death, these artworks were sold and now hang in museums around the world.

A foundation acquired the building in 2023 and plans to restore it and open it for visitors. Exact visiting hours will be announced once restoration work is complete.

The ballroom was imported from an Italian palace and could hold around 1,000 guests during events. It remains one of the largest private ballrooms along the eastern coast.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1900

Architects: Horace Trumbauer

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Address: Spring Avenue

GPS coordinates: 40.07520,-75.14030

Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:08