Wyck House

Wyck House is a mansion with stone walls on a 2.5-acre property in Germantown and shows building changes from the early 1700s through 1824. The grounds include outbuildings and gardens that reflect different building periods.

The mansion was founded in 1690 and developed steadily over more than a century. A major renovation came in 1824 when architect William Strickland redesigned the interior spaces.

The property was home to the same Quaker family for nine generations, and their personal papers and household items remain on the grounds. This long family connection shaped how the place was maintained and used over time.

The property runs an active urban farm and is both a historical site and a place to buy local food. Visitors should expect uneven ground and seasonal changes that alter how the property looks.

The rose garden holds more than 50 varieties and keeps its original layout from centuries ago. It is one of the oldest maintained rose gardens in the country and is still tended the same way today.

Location: Philadelphia

Architects: William Strickland

Part of: Colonial Germantown Historic District

Website: http://wyck.org

GPS coordinates: 40.02170,-75.17860

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44