Henry Chapman Mercer Castle Doylestown Pennsylvania
The Legend of Henry Chapman Mercer
Who was this Henry Mercer, the visionary who traveled the world and pedaled a bicycle to direct construction of his museum?
Henry Chapman Mercer and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Mercer and Fonthill Museums
Henry Chapman Mercer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mercer Museum Doylestown Pennsylvania
Mercer-Fonthill Castle Family Museums Doylestown PA - Historic Bucks
Mercer museum in Doylestown Pennsylvania
Enter the six-story, concrete Castle for a trip back in time. The Museum was completed in 1916 2 house Henry Mercer's vast collection of early American everyday objects.
Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The Mercer museum in Doylestown, Pa.
Mercer Museum - Doylestown, PA
The Fonthill Castle
We visited the Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA. This is not just a castle, it's a work of art. Come join us on our tour where we also wrap up the day at the Buckingham Valley Vineyard.
Mercer Museum Fun
Playing the accordions in the children's room at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. Mom steps into the camera for a little bit.
Aerial footage of Fonthill Castle in Bucks County
Former home of American archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer in Doylestown, PA.
Video by Paul Loftland.
Mercer Museum - Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mercer Museum Doylestown
Managed by the Bucks County Historical Society, this museum pays tribute to Henry Chapman Mercer, noted archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer.
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$639,500 - 522 E COURT ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
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Nicely Appointed Doylestown Boro Colonial Home
This premium Doylestown Boro location is situated directly across from the historical Fonthill museum also known as The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. A brick paver walkway provides the entrance to the glass enclosed from porch and the entry foyer which boasts upgraded hardwood flooring which can be found on the first level of this most unique home. The formal living room features a bay window, crown molding and double glass French doors which provide the entrance to the formal dining room where rear specimen garden views can be enjoyed. Exit the glass door to the upgraded kitchen which includes newer stainless steel appliances consisting of a Jen-Air Wall Oven, a 4-burner cook-top, a GE Profile microwave and new Kenmore dishwasher. Site finished hardwood flooring, recessed lighting and a delightful breakfast area with picturesque views. Relax or entertain in the Family room which features a cozy brick gas-burning fireplace and plenty of built-in shelving. Exit the family room to the expansive 3 season sun room complete with a vaulted ceiling, Berber carpeting and a slider exiting to multiple blue stone patio areas for intense relaxation. Enjoy the fence yard which includes English gardens and a variety of extensive landscaping and mature trees. A huge walk-in pantry and a powder room complete the first level of this most intriguing home. The owner''s bedroom features hardwood flooring, a sitting area and a renovated bathroom. Three other nicely appointed bedrooms and a hall bathroom complete the upper level of this spectacular home. The finished basement is yet another area to relax or entertain which includes newer carpeting, a recreational and exercise area and a huge storage area. Other upgrades include a 2-year old roof and gutters, a newer heater (2007) and an over sized garage with a recently installed garage door. Conveniently located in historic Doylestown Boro, you can walk to the various museums, restaurants, County Theater and plenty of dining and shopping areas as well as the Septa train station. Commutable to Philadelphia, New York, New Jersey and the various adjacent counties, this is purely of lifestyle of Boro living, featuring Bucks County at its best! Featuring the Blue Ribbon Central Bucks School District, one of the highest ranked districts in the state, it doesn''t get any better than this with sidewalks leading to many historical areas. The sellers are offering a 1-year AHS home warranty!
410 BELLA CIR, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
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Artists, writers, designers, oh my! If you are looking for something different, upbeat, light and airy, this home's for you! Located amidst a small enclave of homes on a cul-de-sac, this 4,293 sq.ft. home was quality-built by Pisani. An all brick exterior and tons of windows everywhere will help the artist in you to do what you do best! Grounds are spectacular with new landscaping, blue stone walkway, rear patios and firepit for relaxing, plus an invisible fence. Tucked on a beautiful lot just shy of an acre, there is a gazebo for entertaining or just quiet reading. Enter the amazing foyer and you will be greeted by a handcrafted industrial-style staircase in keeping with the home. To the right is an artist/writer/office area with hardwood flooring. On the other side is large living room/dining room with hardwood flooring and gigantic windows. The kitchen offers state of the art appliances with Dacor 6 burner cooktop, SubZero refrigerator, double ovens and Allmilmo custom German cabinetry. The kitchen leads into a 3-season sunporch with radiant heated floors, a double smoker fireplace and a GE Monogram grill with commercial stainless steel overhead exhaust for all your barbecue needs. Head to the large family room with massive wood-burning fireplace as the focal point for social gatherings. Wet bar is handy for making those martinis! A powder room and mud room with a utility sink complete the main level, while the laundry room is conveniently located on the second level. Upstairs you will find recently refinished hardwoods throughout the 4 bedrooms plus a bonus room for office or nursery, and 3 1/2 baths. Multiple upgrades since home was purchased in 2017 - including, but not limited to - a new roof in 2015, gutters replaced and underground gutters installed, new garage doors on the 3-car side-turned garage, new attic HVAC blower, chimneys re-pointed/crowned, hardscaping, and a basement egress door (Bilco) was installed to allow for the possibility of finishing. Geothermal heating/cooling make this home environmentally sound and energy efficient. PUBLIC SEWER is a major plus in Doylestown Twp. Minutes from Historic Doylestown which offers cultural events and Mercer Museum, Michener Art Center, Font Hill and Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. Add to that biking/hiking trails, Fanny Chapman swimming pool, parks, plenty of shopping and fine restaurants for your enjoyment. Walking distance to the train @ Del Val will take you to Center City. Award winning Central Bucks School District plus Doyle Elementary. One year Fir
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Pumpkinfest 2013
Pumpkinfest at the Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania October 19,2013
Fonthill Castle 23MAY2015
Wendy and I went to Doylestown, PA on Sat May23 2015 to tour the Henry Mercer castle called Fonthill
Buzz in Bucks: new wing for Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum in Doylestown prepares to unveil a $12.5 million expansion, allowing them to display previously unseen collection items as well as traveling exhibits.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
FONTHILL (trailer) from ART HOUSE (2015) Don Freeman
The residence of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), noted tile-maker, archaeologist, antiquarian, artist and writer, founder of the Moravian Pottery Works in 1910-1912 and the Mercer Museum in 1913, is also a showcase for Mercer's own decorative tiles, a display of tile makers' art throughout history, and museum for Mercer's world-class collection of prints and artifacts. With 44 rooms, 10 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces and 21 chimneys his “castle in concrete for the New World” is one of the most unusual and architecturally significant homes in America. In 1985 it was designated a National Historic Landmark and is supported by a corps of 40 volunteers. From the new Documentary ART HOUSE (2015) a film by Don Freeman, arthousethefilm.com
Fonthill Castle at 100
Take a tour of Fonthill Castle as we celebrate the castle's 100th anniversary in 2012. Video by Bob Krist.
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown at sunset
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown at sunset
2009 Henry Mercer Memorial
2009 Henry Mercer Memorial (WV) ($50,000, 2yo, 4 1/2 Furlongs)
August 22, 2009
1. Captain Kirkland (Trn: Patricia Simpson, Jky: Alexis Rios-Conde)
2. Son of a Bear (Trn: Lee Couchenour, Jky: Jesus Sanchez)
3. Military Strike (Trn: Titus Hagy, Jky: Gustavo Larrosa)
Mercer Museum at 100
In 2016, the Mercer Museum will celebrate its centennial year. Built without blueprints and entirely from concrete by Henry Mercer, the castle-like museum is an eccentric and eclectic collection of American artifacts from the pre-industrial era and one of three unusual buildings Mercer constructed in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.