Boelson Cottage, Historic cottage in Fairmount Park, United States
The 1.5-story fieldstone cottage features a gambrel roof and wooden elements, combining Dutch and Swedish architectural elements from the colonial period.
The land for Boelson Cottage was granted to John Boelson in 1677 by the Swedish colonial court in Upland, with construction completed between 1678 and 1684.
The structure represents one of only two remaining Swedish-style buildings in Philadelphia, reflecting the early European settlement patterns in colonial America.
While the exterior of Boelson Cottage can be viewed from Martin Luther King Jr Drive, the building currently functions as offices for Friends of Philadelphia Parks.
The cottage has carried multiple names through history, including Pig's Eye, Tom Moore's House, Aunt Cornelia's, and Belmont Cottage, reflecting its varied ownership.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1678
GPS coordinates: 39.98960,-75.20300
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:14
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