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Built by Henry C. Mercer, Fonthill is one of three cast-in-place concrete structures built by him in 1898.
Mercer was involved with the turn of the century Arts and Crafts movement. He wanted to recreate early Pennsylvania pottery manufacturing techniques.
Drove 90 minutes down into western PA. to shoot this castle. Come to find out... you can't take pictures inside unless you pay $200 and have a special tour guide. Well CRAP! They could have said something on their website about that, so we didn't waste our time going down there, but whatever....
At least we were allowed to shoot the outside...
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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
.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property
I went to one of our two local castles, and for the second year in a row, I tried to find a way to express the beauty of the displays while working around ropes and signage. I would love a crack at it with no rules or other guests!
A local Historical Building. Fonthill Museum.. also posted on my FB page. I need to get out and shoot more.. soon..
Thanks for looking,
Kurt
"Abandoned Route 66: Under a Western Moon" is an unforgettable nocturnal journey on the most famous roadway in the United States, focusing on the Southwest. One of the earliest cross-country highways, Route 66 beckoned many in the United States to migrate west. As businesses and communities grew along the road, it became a beacon of liberation, opportunity, and eventually, loss. With the building of the faster Interstate Highway System, motorists bypassed Route 66. Prosperity evaporated, with many leaving their homes, markets, diners, gas stations, and kitschy roadside attractions to the elements. Wander with the author along "The Main Street of America" as he illuminates these forgotten locales with light, creating haunting dreamlike exposures of several minutes or more. If you are a fan of creative photography or the Mother Road, or have an insatiable curiosity for travel, "Abandoned Route 66: Under a Western Moon" invites you to climb in back, sit tight and take hold for a surrealistic night escape with the top down.
Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA. Gently warmed with Topaz Studio. Can you find the alligator? (or maybe it's a crocodile...)
Photographed at Fonthill Castle, Doylestown, PA. Motors for Music Auto Show.
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Here's a photo from a new book I have coming out called "Abandoned Southern California." It is crammed full of colorful nocturnal photos of abandoned locales and general weirdness, scheduled for release of December 9th 2019. This is my first book of night photography images! I can't wait for this to come screaming into the world. This just showed up on my doorstep, and I am excited to share it with you.
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Pre-orders are now available directly from me for a very limited time at www.kenleephotography.com. You may also purchase it on Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia in AU/NZ, Books A Million, Aladin (South Korea), IBS (Italy), and other bookstores everywhere. Thank you so much!
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"A combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying muskiness.”
- Chemists of the University College London
“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.”
- George R.R. Martin
Fonthill, also known as Fonthill Castle, was the home of the American archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Taking from my floating hide..
Canon R3 + Canon 600mm f4.0 IS USM Mark II + 1.4 TX
1/2000s F6.3 ISO 3200
Painted in Irish Rail livery to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the company, 073 heads the Belmond Grand Hibernian through Clondalkin/Fonthill station.
DublinBus (Conyngham Road) SG525 captured on the Fonthill Road working an afternoon L53 from Liffey Valley to Adamstown.
The L53 was one of the new local routes introduced as part of the BusConnects C-spine changes along with the L51, L52 and L54.
A full album of photos from July can be found on my Smugmug here: Bus & Coach Ireland: July 2023.
Clondalkin - 28.07.2023
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