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Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete.250
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is a large house and not a castle, and an early example of poured-in-place concrete. Fonthill defies any classification or categorization into architectural styles or modes.
The estate of Fonthill is one of the pioneer examples of using reinforced concrete as a building medium.
Fonthill is described by Dr. Mercer as coming from various sources, some of which are Byzantine Churches in Greece, Mount St. Michel in France, a Turkish house in Salonica, and the paintings of Gerard Dow.
Blue hour over Fonthill Lake.Taken just 10 minutes before sunrise, the muted light and light mist that still clung to the water combined to make a very atmospheric composition
This is something of a hidden gem, but absolutely worth a visit. It is a large landscaped lake, situated between the villages of Fonthill Bishop and Fonthill Gifford, south-west Wiltshire.
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is a large house and not a castle, and an early example of poured-in-place concrete.
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete. Fonthill defies any classification or categorization into architectural styles or modes.
The estate of Fonthill is one of the pioneer examples of using reinforced concrete as a building medium.
Garage or "pavilion terrace" – This structure is made of concrete but is separate from the main building. It has numerous chimneys and some of its dormers are fashioned into dove cotes or birdhouses. A balcony is part of the second story front. The steps and other posterior parts of the garage are ivy clad, with a concrete roof.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete.
Excerpt from elcrossley.dsbn.org/about/the-mural:
The mural that adorns the front facade of the school building is an important and easily recognizable aspect of the school itself. Designed by Heinz Gaugel, it measures 44 feet by 66 feet and stands five stories high. The dominant feature of the mural is the two hands, because the artist believed that "education is only worthwhile if the hands are used to transform it into something". The remaining images reflect aspects of ancient cultures, modern technology and nature. The connection between education and all around us is prominent.
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle Museum in Doylestown PA. May 2022.
Long exposure shot at Fonthill Lake. The mist that covered the water since just before dawn is just beginning to lift from the water
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle Doylestown PA May 2022
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is a large house and not a castle, and an early example of poured-in-place concrete. Fonthill defies any classification or categorization into architectural styles or modes.
The estate of Fonthill is one of the pioneer examples of using reinforced concrete as a building medium.
Fonthill is described by Dr. Mercer as coming from various sources, some of which are Byzantine Churches in Greece, Mount St. Michel in France, a Turkish house in Salonica, and the paintings of Gerard Dow.
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle in Doylestown PA. May 2022.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete 117
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints.
Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete.250
Fonthill, also known as Fonthill Castle,[3] was the home of the American archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Built between 1908 and 1912, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete and features 44 rooms, over 200 windows, 18 fireplaces and 10 bathrooms. The home was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972
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Built between 1908-1912, Fonthill was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramist, scholar and antiquarian, Mercer built Fonthill both as his home and as a showplace for his collection of tiles and prints. The first of three Mercer buildings in Doylestown, Fonthill served as a showplace for Mercer’s famed Moravian tiles that were produced during the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Designed by Mercer, the building is an eclectic mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles, and is significant as an early example of poured reinforced concrete.
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76 Minolta SRT 101 with 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle in Doylestown PA. May 2022
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Ferns in Fonthill Castle Doylestown PA. May 2022.
T-Max 100 developed in D-76, Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle Doylestown PA. May 2022.
This pond was absolutely still. In fact the water looked no different in a short exposure than a long exposure
Excerpt from Wikipedia:
Bridge 11, also known as the Allanburg Bridge, is a vertical-lift bridge over the Welland Canal within the City of Thorold and community of Allanburg, Ontario, Canada. The location was used for the groundbreaking ceremony for the canal. It was constructed and completed in 1930. The bridge carries Hwy 20 connecting Niagara Falls to Fonthill.
The bridge has a 60.9-metre (200 ft) main span. It was designed by Harrington, Howard & Ash, the predecessor of HNTB. It was rehabilitated in 2001 and is a through-truss vertical-lift bridge with 36.5 m (119.8 ft) clearance for shipping.
On August 11, 2001, the bridge was struck by the MS Windoc (1959) when the lift span was lowered before the ship cleared the structure. The ship caught fire. After minor repairs to the bridge, it reopened to vehicular traffic on November 16, 2001.
ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle. Doylestown PA May 2022.
Ilford Hp5 Plus developed in D-76. Minolta SRT 101 with a 135mm lens. Fonthill Castle Doylestown PA May 2022
A nice surprise to find today was Trillium Railway's newest customer. Located just across the Canal Sub from Valbruna ASW's former Atlas Steel site, Fonthill Lumber recently expanded to this forty acre property with the spur being built in the last couple of months. Reportedly it has only been in service for the last 1-2 weeks but has been receiving steady traffic. TRRY 1859 is seen pulling a boxcar and empty centrebeam from the spur before setting off a loaded car. The vintage MLW will continue north to St. Catharines to work Clearwater Paper and Steelcon before making their return south.
TRRY 1859
Trillium Canal Sub.
Welland, ON.
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is a large house and not a castle, and an early example of poured-in-place concrete. Fonthill defies any classification or categorization into architectural styles or modes.
The estate of Fonthill is one of the pioneer examples of using reinforced concrete as a building medium.
Interior of the main hall in Fonthill Castle.
A portrait of Henry Mercer could be seen on the wall and also tiles from his factory decorate the upper part of the walls, columns, and ceiling.
Who learns will love and not destroy
The creatures life and flowers joy
The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works is a history museum which is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is owned by the County of Bucks, and operated by TileWorks of Bucks County, a non-profit organization.
The museum was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and was later included in a National Historic Landmark District along with the Mercer Museum and Fonthill. These three structures are the only cast-in-place concrete structures built by Mercer.
Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer. Tile designs are reissues of original designs. Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. He directed the work at the pottery from 1898 until his death in 1930.
Mercer generally did not affix a potter's mark to tiles made while he directed the work at MPTW. Following his death, there were several marks used to indicate that a tile had originated at MPTW.
Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar, and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856–1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a place to display his collection of tiles and prints.
The castle is an early example of reinforced concrete and has forty-four rooms, over two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces. The interior of Fonthill Castle features Mercer's famous hand-made ceramic tiles, created during the heyday of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Fonthill Castle is a unique historical site!
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA.
Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar, and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer (1856–1930). Mercer built Fonthill Castle as his home and as a place to display his collection of tiles and prints.
The castle is an early example of reinforced concrete and has forty-four rooms, over two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces. The interior of Fonthill Castle features Mercer's famous hand-made ceramic tiles, created during the heyday of the Arts and Crafts movement.
Fonthill Castle is a unique historical site!
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA.
Fonthill Castle was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. We have visited this site on many occasions, but this was the first time that we came to see it with snow on the ground. Unfortunately, it was also very cold like 25 degrees and the snow melting off the roof was creating dangerous looking icicles
Built between 1908 and 1912, it is an early example of poured-in-place concrete and features 44 rooms, over 200 windows, 18 fireplaces, 10 bathrooms, and one powder room.
Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was the home of the archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. Built between 1908 and 1912 by Mercer himself and a team of workers, it is a large house and not a castle, and an early example of poured-in-place concrete. Fonthill defies any classification or categorization into architectural styles or modes.
The estate of Fonthill is one of the pioneer examples of using reinforced concrete as a building medium.
Fonthill is described by Dr. Mercer as coming from various sources, some of which are Byzantine Churches in Greece, Mount St. Michel in France, a Turkish house in Salonica, and the paintings of Gerard Dow.
This is the spiral staircase leading up Beckford's Tower in Lansdown, Bath. A big thank you to the staff for sharing their wealth of knowledge and the free tour. This is SOOC aside from a sharpen.
Have a great day folks! :-)