Bryn Athyn Historic District

Bryn Athyn Historic District is a religious community featuring three mansions and a cathedral with Gothic Revival style elements. The site includes a museum housing an extensive collection of artwork, religious objects, and decorative pieces from different time periods.

John Pitcairn Jr. founded this religious community in the 1880s as a center for The New Church movement. The district developed alongside the growth of this faith tradition and its expanding membership.

The district reflects the teachings of The New Church, a Christian movement that shaped how its followers understood spirituality. The buildings and artworks show how this community expressed its beliefs through architecture and craftsmanship.

The district can be accessed via Huntington Pike with parking available for visitors. Guided tours are offered for individual buildings, allowing visitors to explore interiors and collections at a comfortable pace.

Each door in the cathedral features a different design, following a medieval building principle where no two elements are identical. This craftsmanship tradition gives the building a personal and artistic character rarely found in modern structures.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.13440,-75.06330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44