Tabor Home for Needy and Destitute Children

The Tabor Home for Needy and Destitute Children is a brownstone building with a central three-story square tower and a mansard roof located in Doylestown Township. The structure includes several pavilion wings and extensions added over time to accommodate more residents and services.

The building was constructed in 1879 as the Philip H. Fretz Mansion and converted to a children's home in 1913. It maintained this role until 1979, serving as a refuge for vulnerable children throughout the twentieth century.

The Second Empire architectural design of the building reflects the social status and construction methods of late nineteenth-century Pennsylvania residential structures.

The grounds are accessible from outside and offer views of the building's architectural details from various angles. Visitors should be aware that the property remains in operation and private areas must be respected.

The property is home to several cats supported by a special fund established by a former caretaker to control the mouse population. This unusual arrangement has become part of the site's local lore.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.29220,-75.12970

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42