Powel House, a stunning Georgian townhouse was built in 1765 and purchased by Philadelphia's first mayor, Samuel Powel, in 1769. The house features an original staircase of Santo Domingo mahogany that rises elegantly from an impressive paneled and columned entrance hall. Many pieces of 18th-Century art, furniture, silver and porcelain can still be seen at the Powel residence, although a portion of its contents were sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Visitors can also enjoy a small, formal 18th-Century garden.
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Grumblethorpe, built in 1744, was the summer residence of John Wister. It is an outstanding example of early 18th-century architecture. Some of its interesting features include double front entrances, balconies on the front and back of the building, pent eaves, and stone coursing on the façade. Visitors can tour this beautifully restored home and admire its period furnishings. A historic garden is being recreated on the premises to honor the Wister family's longstanding love of horticulture.
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