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| >HOME >HISTORIC SITES >BUILDINGS THAT NEED ADOPTION | |||
Glen Fern Hands down one of the most important sites in the Wissahickon is Glen Fern (a.k.a. Livezey). Home to the very successful colonial miller, Thomas Livezey, the house is the last surviving millers' house in the Wissahickon. Historically, this site was often referred to as the largest grist mill in the colonies. If you want to see the heart of the Wissahickon's industrial past, this is the spot. Entering this house is like stepping into 1747 because so much of the original fabric of the building still exists. One fireplace, which spans almost the entire length of the room has its own sitting nook and window! Also notable are the other remaining rare structures on the site including the newly restored spring house (many thanks to some generous Livezey family descendants), the dam, and the foundations of the mill. The goal is to find a compatible adaptive reuse for this special site so it can continue to tell its story to new generations. Location: Wissahickon Park 1100 Livezey Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119 |
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