Saylor's Grove Guardbox moves to Thomas Mansion
After successful fundraising throughout the fall, the Trust was able to move the guardbox alongside Lincoln Drive and Wissahickon Avenue to Thomas Mansion in late April. Trust conservators, along with our summer interns and apprentices, will be working on the restoration of the structure throughout the season. The guardbox will stay in Clifford Park temporarily, and will be moved back to a safer location in Sailor's Grove following restoration work.
Featured Conservation Project
Centennial Comfort Station
During the fall, the Trust is working on the conservation of exterior woodwork for two 1876 restroom facilities that have survived from the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Currently used as storage sheds, the buildings are in the process of being re-used as office space for the Japanese house (Shofuso).
Featured Leasing Opportunity
The Jacob Rittenhouse home is situated in the Historic RittenhouseTown section of Fairmount Park. Located in an original colonial landscape with a view of the lovely Monoshone Creek this circa 1810 building is available for long term lease. The historic structure features a wide entrance hall, three large rooms on the first floor and intact historical detailing throughout. Appropriate uses for the three story building are mixed use, including office or residential on the upper floors and possible café, educational or interpretive spaces on the first floor. Contact Executive Director, Lucy Strackhouse for more information.
Glen Fern Lease Signing
On December 15, 2010, the Trust signed a long term lease with Craig Johnson of Interpret Green. Mr. Johnson will adapt the building for use as offices and workshop space.
Sheep Barn Groundbreaking!
The Trust recently signed a long term lease for the Sheep Barn witht the Cancer Support Community. Staff and Board from the Cancer Support Community, Bittenbender Construction, Meyer Design and the Fairmount Park Trust broke ground on a very cold December day.
