Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill Castle …

Fonthill Castle was the home and showplace of Henry Mercer. Mercer completed Fonthill Castle in 1912. The castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete architecture and …

Fonthill Castle was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete and features 44 …

Mar 6, 2024 · Tucked away in a Doylestown neighborhood, the 44-room Fonthill Castle is one of the most unique architectural works in Pennsylvania. Thanks to its construction and detailed …

With more than 44 rooms, 32 stairwells, 18 fireplaces, 21 chimneys and 200 windows, the National Historic Landmark of Fonthill Castle is described as one of the most unusual homes …

Feb 18, 2015 · Visiting Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is like transporting yourself to a European castle. Find out more about my visit by clicking this link.

Mar 20, 2025 · This is the real deal – a genuine American castle with history seeping from its concrete pores. Walking through the front door of Fonthill is like entering the mind of a brilliant, …

May 9, 2024 · Name: Fonthill Castle; Location: Dolyestown Pennsylvania; Cost to enter: $8 for kids, $15 for adults (only for tours) Distance from NYC: 2-3 hours; Ideal time to visit for: 1 day; …

Henry Chapman Mercer’s concrete castle is an American treasure. Built between 1908 and 1912, is modeled after a 13th-century Rhenish castle, with Gothic doorways, 32 sudden stairways, …

Henry Chapman Mercer, an American archaeologist, anthropologist, tilemaker, and collector, built Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA, between 1908 and 1912. The castle showcases Mercer's …