The Monastery, Historic stone house in Wissahickon Valley Park, US.
The Monastery stands as a stone residence along Wissahickon Creek at Kitchens Lane, featuring architectural elements from the mid-18th century Pennsylvania construction style.
Joseph Gorgas, a member of the Seventh Day Baptists society, constructed this building in 1747 and sold it to Edward Milner in 1761.
The structure links to spiritual gatherings and meditation practices, with local maps marking a nearby Baptisterion where religious ceremonies occurred at Wissahickon Creek.
Visitors can access The Monastery through Wissahickon Valley Park's trail system, which connects multiple historical points across the natural landscape.
Despite its name and numerous stories about monastic life, no concrete evidence exists that the building ever functioned as an actual monastery.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.03611,-75.20361
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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