Ormiston Mansion, Historic house in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, United States
The late Georgian period mansion features red brick walls, a cedar shake roof with Federal-style dormers, and six large shuttered windows on each side.
Edward Burd, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court prothonotary, constructed this residence in 1798 on a 45-acre plot along the eastern bank of the Schuylkill River.
The mansion preserves original interior elements including marble-mantled fireplaces and a Scottish bake oven, representing the architectural preferences of affluent Philadelphians.
The Royal Heritage Society of the Delaware Valley maintains the property and organizes events open to both society members and the general public.
The first floor contains a drawing room spanning the entire width of the house, with the rear section offering views of the Schuylkill River.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1798
GPS coordinates: 39.98861,-75.19639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:19
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