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Lemon Hill So, you thought only the White House had those amazing oval rooms with curved doors and windows? Not so. As John and Abigail Adams were moving into the White House, the prosperous merchant Henry Pratt was occupying this stately summer villa and spending time in Lemon Hill's two oval rooms. Lemon Hill was built in 1800 atop "The Hills" formerly owned by merchant, entrepreneur and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Morris. When Morris was sent to debtor's prison, his property was bought by Pratt whose fortune stemmed from trade in china, textiles, gun powder and real estate. Married three times with fifteen children this important Philadelphian also kept "one of the best gardens in Pennsylvania." Named after some of the first lemon trees in America, Lemon Hill also holds a special place in the hearts of all Fairmount Park fans as it was the first property purchased by the City for the formation of Fairmount Park. Must See: The amazing curved doors and fireplaces Contact Info: Tel 215-232-4337 www.lemonhill.org www.fairmountparkhouses.org Location: East Fairmount Park Sedgeley and Lemon Hill Drives Philadelphia, PA 19130 Hours: April 1 - mid-December Wednesday-Sunday: 10 am - 4 pm, except major holidays January-March Open by appointment. Admission: Adults - $5 Senior Citizens - $3 Children (ages 6 - 12) $2 Tours: Tour Information Rental Information: Contact Joyce Jones at 215-232-4337. |
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