Wissahickon Inn
- Also Known As: Chestnut Hill Academy
- Address: 500 W Willow Grove Ave
- Neighborhood of Chestnut Hill Philly in Philadelphia, PA
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1884/06/30 | Henry Howard Houston | Owner | The Wissahickon Inn, designed by GW and WD Hewitt and built by Henry H Houston, opens for business. | |||
| 1884/06/30 | GW and WD Hewitt | Architect | The Wissahickon Inn, designed by GW and WD Hewitt and built by Henry H Houston, opens for business. | |||
| 1898/00/00 | Chestnut Hill Academy moves from 8030 Germantown Ave (razed) to the Wissahickon Inn. The academy uses the inn during the off-season while the Inn is open for regular business during the summer. | |||||
| 1901/00/00 | The Wissahickon Inn closes and Chestnut Hill Academy assumes possession of the property. | |||||
| 1912/00/00 | Henry Howard Houston II | Education | Henry Howard Houston II graduates from Chestnut Hill Academy. |
| Particulars for Wissahickon Inn: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Community Planning and Development |
| Historic Use | Hotel |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Architectural Style | Queen Anne |
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