Historic RittenhouseTown, House museum in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, United States.
Historic RittenhouseTown features six original stone buildings with stucco finish, situated along Paper Mill Run in an 84-acre district.
William Rittenhouse and his son Nicholas established North America's first paper mill at this location in 1690, operating it for over 160 years.
The site maintains a paper arts studio where visitors learn traditional papermaking techniques through hands-on workshops and demonstrations.
The museum complex, located at 206-210 Lincoln Drive, includes the Rittenhouse Homestead, Abraham Rittenhouse Home, and Rittenhouse Bake House.
Archaeological remains of the original mill structures persist on the grounds, providing evidence of early American industrial development.
Location: Philadelphia
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.02861,-75.19111
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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