Through a Window
Taken from an exterior upper balcony at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA.
This castle was built between 1908-1912 by a tile maker to showcase his tiles. The tileworks is across the street. The entire building is constructed of concrete. Henry Mercer lived in it and gave tours to potential tile clients. Every room has different tiles all over the floors, walls and ceilings. Too bad we were not allowed to take pictures inside!
The cost to build this place was relatively low because Mercer was all about recycling. He used many found items and scrap materials in his construction. He made up the construction techniques as he went. It is a fascinating place to visit.
Here is a link to the museum website if you are interested in learning more.
Through a Window
Taken from an exterior upper balcony at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA.
This castle was built between 1908-1912 by a tile maker to showcase his tiles. The tileworks is across the street. The entire building is constructed of concrete. Henry Mercer lived in it and gave tours to potential tile clients. Every room has different tiles all over the floors, walls and ceilings. Too bad we were not allowed to take pictures inside!
The cost to build this place was relatively low because Mercer was all about recycling. He used many found items and scrap materials in his construction. He made up the construction techniques as he went. It is a fascinating place to visit.
Here is a link to the museum website if you are interested in learning more.