National Historic Landmark- Woodmont

National Historic Landmark- Woodmont

Woodmont was designed by architect William Lightfoot Price, and built in the 1890s for industrialist Alan Wood, Jr.

Along with its support buildings, it is a superb example of a large country estate of its time.

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National Historic Landmark- Woodlands

National Historic Landmark- Woodlands

A 1788 remodeling of an older Georgian house transformed The Woodlands into one of the earliest and most advanced examples of Adamesque style domestic architecture in America.

In 1840 the land surrounding the mansion was converted into a ...

National Historic Landmark-Woodford

National Historic Landmark-Woodford

Begun in 1756, this is the first of the great, opulent, late-Georgian mansions to be erected in the Philadelphia area. Woodford was built by William Coleman, a wealthy merchant and judge.

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National Historic Landmark- Benjamin West, Birthplace

National Historic Landmark- Benjamin West, Birthplace

Located on the campus of Swarthmore College, this is the birthplace of Benjamin West (1728-1820), who made major contributions to American art through his support for young artists, such as Gilbert Stuart and Charles ...

National Historic Landmark- Conrad Weiser House

National Historic Landmark- Conrad Weiser House

From 1729 until his death, this rectangular stone farmhouse was the home of Johann Conrad Weiser (1696-1760), who promoted friendly relations between the Iroquois and the British, a decisive factor in Britain's victory in the ...

National Historic Landmark-Waynesborough

National Historic Landmark-Waynesborough

From his birth until 1791, this was the residence of Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), American general.

The large stone house was originally constructed in 1724 by his grandfather and namesake, Anthony Wayne.

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National Historic Landmark-Washington's Headquarters

National Historic Landmark-Washington's Headquarters

This small farmhouse with a plain early Georgian exterior and an elaborate late Georgian interior served as Washington's headquarters from December 1777 to June 1778.

Since 1976, it has been included in Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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National Historic Landmark- Washington Crossing

National Historic Landmark- Washington Crossing

This Landmark was the scene of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 to raid Trenton, thereby rescuing the waning America's struggle for independence.

By this daring act Washington carried the war to the ...

National Historic Landmark- John Wanamaker Store

National Historic Landmark- John Wanamaker Store

Constructed in three stages between 1902 and 1910, this 12 story steel frame structure is the home store of one of the major merchandising enterprises in retailing history which contributed to the evolution of the ...

National Historic Landmark- Walnut Street Theatre

National Historic Landmark- Walnut Street Theatre

This is one of the oldest surviving theaters in the country.

Opened in 1809 as the Olympic Theater, the building was originally a circus; legitimate drama was being presented here after 1811.

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