Bolingbroke Mansion
Bolingbroke Mansion is a party house located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.[1]
Early history
Bolingbroke Mansion is located in the area of the United States where America had its first celebration after America announced and declared its independence over the colonies. Bolingbroke Mansion was built and established about fifty years before America announced its independence on 4 July 1776. A fieldstone that had been brought over from the colonies that was acquired near the gristmills running along Gulph Creek is still there today.[2] Some of the fieldstone's bits have deteriorated, but much of the fieldstone is still intact at the mansion. The Spring House bears the inscription “1727”.[1]
Later history and ownership
In 1901, the property where Bolingbroke currently stands was purchased by Ledyard Heckscher. Two paintings painted by his wife still hang in the mansion's living room. The Heckscher's hired architect R. Brognard Okie to renovate, remodel, and enlarge the mansion.[3]
In 1949, Bolingbroke was bought by Roy J. Mckee and his wife. Ten years later, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church acquired the property and grounds from the McKee's for their parish house.[3]
Today, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties, corporate meetings, and other events are held at Bolingbroke Mansion.[3]
Facilities
Bolingbroke Mansion contains four reception rooms, one porch, a brick terrace, a few gardens, and a room for ceremonies.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Bolingbroke Mansion". Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ↑ "Bolingbroke Mansion - Radnor, PA". Mainlinetoday.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
- 1 2 3 "Bolingbroke Mansion history". Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ↑ "Bolingbroke Mansion - Radnor, PA". Main Line Today. Retrieved 9 February 2014.