Andalusia, Greek Revival mansion in Bensalem Township, US.
Andalusia is a Greek Revival estate in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, set along the Delaware River and fronted by a row of white Doric columns. The property includes several wings added over different periods, along with outbuildings and gardens that together form a large riverside compound.
The property started as a modest farmhouse in the late 18th century and was transformed in the 1830s by a noted architect into a grand country seat in the Greek Revival style. The family that owned it at the time was among the most influential in early American finance.
The estate's library holds rare books and personal objects that once belonged to the family who lived here. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of how a wealthy American household looked and functioned in the 19th century.
The estate operates as a museum and is generally accessible only through guided tours, so it is worth planning your visit ahead of time. The grounds along the river make for a pleasant walk before or after the tour.
Two semi-octagonal rooms designed in the early 19th century by an American architectural pioneer can still be seen in their original form inside the house. This room shape was very rare in American domestic buildings at that time.
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