Glen Fern
Thomas Livezey, a miller, farmer, justice of the peace, and provincial commissioner purchased this house and mill on the Wissahickon Creek in 1747 and named it Glen Fern. The original one-and-a-half story stone structure was steadily enlarged by the Livezey’s and by 1800 it had grown to 4000 sq ft. The ruins of Livezey’s mill, said to be one of the largest in the colonies, can still be seen near the house.
The Livezey’s sold the picturesque property to the City of Philadelphia in 1873. With generous funding from descendants of Thomas Livezey and the Fairmount Park Commission the Trust has preserved the main building and restored the adjacent spring house. Picture your office in this tranquil, natural setting with the Wissahickon Creek gently flowing outside your window. Preferred uses for the building include offices, a bed and breakfast or possible meeting and event facility.
Photos and Floorplans of Glen Fern
