Radnor Friends Meetinghouse, Quaker meeting house in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania.
Radnor Friends Meetinghouse is a stone structure built in 1717 in Radnor Township that follows traditional Quaker design principles. Its simple rectangular form with narrow windows and minimal exterior decoration remains unchanged since its construction.
A Quaker gathering place existed at this location since 1693, but the current stone building was constructed in 1717. The structure served as a supply point for General Washington's Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
The meetinghouse remains a gathering place where the local Quaker community comes together for worship and reflection. The simple furnishings and clear interior layout reflect the movement's values of plainness and inner stillness.
The building is located at Sproul and Conestoga Roads and can be viewed from the exterior; visitors should take time to appreciate the simple architecture from the surrounding grounds. Those interested in seeing the interior should check ahead about access, as it depends on ongoing activities.
The interior preserves original design features including separate entrances that once divided men and women during meetings. This architectural detail remains visible today as a marker of historical gender separation practices.
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