Cedar Crest, French-Norman mansion in Gladwyne, United States.
Cedar Crest is a French-Norman estate in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, built on a hilltop between 1928 and 1931 with two connected courtyards and formal gardens. The 67.5-acre grounds include service buildings, recreation facilities, and scenic views of the Schuylkill River.
Architect Edmund B. Gilchrist designed the mansion for Rodman Ellison Griscom, a Philadelphia stockbroker whose father was a shipping magnate, between 1928 and 1931. It was purchased in 1944 by a member of a prominent soup manufacturing family who gave it its current name.
The estate served as a private showcase for French Impressionist art after its acquisition by a prominent Philadelphia family. Visitors can sense how the gardens and grounds were designed to complement the art collection inside.
The property sits on hilly terrain with formal gardens that may require sturdy footwear for comfortable walking. Visitors should allow time to explore multiple buildings and grounds throughout the expansive acreage.
The mansion was originally called Dolobran II before being renamed Cedar Crest and later Linden Hill by successive owners. Each name change marked a shift in how the property was viewed and used by its residents.
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