Powel House, Georgian mansion in Society Hill, Philadelphia, United States.
The Powel House features ornate Rococo plasterwork ceilings, mahogany wainscoting, and a formal walled garden at 244 South Third Street in Philadelphia.
Built in 1765 by Charles Stedman, the house became the residence of Samuel Powel, the last mayor of Philadelphia under British rule and first mayor after independence.
Elizabeth Willing Powel hosted regular gatherings where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams discussed politics and society during the Revolutionary period.
The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks maintains the house museum, which opens Thursday through Sunday with guided tours available.
The ballroom ceiling, created by James Clow, represents some of the most elaborate Rococo plasterwork produced in colonial North America.
Location: Pennsylvania
Website: http://philalandmarks.org/powel.aspx
GPS coordinates: 39.94610,-75.14680
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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