A Grand Estate in Philadelphia

January 2, 2025 at 8:00 am · Filed under pennsylvania, tourism, travel, U.S. travel and tagged: glen foerd, short reads, travel writing

By Linda Tancs

Many of Philadelphia’s first families built their country estates on the banks of the Delaware River. One of those estates is known today as Glen Foerd, named for owner Robert Foerderer. Visiting the mansion includes access to areas on all four floors of the house, where pieces from Glen Foerd’s historic collection are on display alongside American and European art and contemporary art installations. One of the home’s prized treasures is the 121-year-old Haskell pipe organ, which was recently restored. Equally appealing are the grounds, a public park comprising 18 acres including a formal rose garden, vineyard and riverfront oaks that date back over 300 years. The estate’s entrance is at the crossroads of Grant Avenue and Milnor Street in Philadelphia.

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