Awbury Historic District
Awbury Historic District, Historic district in East Germantown, Philadelphia, United States.
The Awbury Historic District spans 78 acres featuring 31 contributing buildings, including residential homes and structures built between 1849 and 1922.
The district originated when Henry Cope, son of Philadelphia Orthodox Quaker merchant Thomas Pym Cope, established summer homes and farms for his extended family in 1849.
The architecture within the district represents multiple styles, including Gothic Revival, Italian Villa, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Shingle, and Colonial Revival designs.
Visitors can explore the Francis Cope House, Jonathan & Rachel Cope Evans House, William C. Kimber house, and Victorian gardens through educational tours.
Landscape architect William Saunders, who designed the Gettysburg National Cemetery, created the grounds of Awbury Arboretum within the district.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.05170,-75.17060
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:58
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