Stotesbury Mansion
- Address: 1923 Walnut St
- Vicinity: S 20th St
- Urban District of Rittenhouse in Philadelphia, PA
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1870/00/00 | Wilson Eyre Jr | Architect | Designed by Wilson Eyre, Stotesbury Mansion is built for Thomas McKean as a wedding present for his son, Henry McKean. | |||
| 1890/00/00 | Edward T Stotesbury | Home | Edward T Stotesbury buys the McKean as an addition to his adjoining residence and spends more than 1.5 million dollars to renovate townhouse. | |||
| 1911/00/00 | James H R Cromwell | Home | Edward T Stotesbury has a squash court built on the 4th floor for his future step son James H R Cromwell. | |||
| 1911/00/00 | Joseph Duveen | Interior Designer | In anticipation of his upcoming wedding, Stotesbury hires Sir Joseph Duveen to remodel his townhouse. The marble entryway and Dolly Madison's fireplace are installed. | |||
| 1912/01/18 | Lucretia Cromwell Stotesbury | Bride | Lucretia Roberts Cromwell marries Edward T Stotesbury at his townhouse in Philadelphia. | Marriage of Lucretia Cromwell and Edward Stotesbury | ||
| 1912/01/18 | William Howard Taft | Guest | Lucretia Roberts Cromwell marries Edward T Stotesbury at his townhouse in Philadelphia. | Marriage of Lucretia Cromwell and Edward Stotesbury | ||
| 1912/01/18 | J P Morgan | Guest | Lucretia Roberts Cromwell marries Edward T Stotesbury at his townhouse in Philadelphia. | Marriage of Lucretia Cromwell and Edward Stotesbury | ||
| 1912/01/18 | Edward T Stotesbury | Groom | Lucretia Roberts Cromwell marries Edward T Stotesbury at his townhouse in Philadelphia. | Marriage of Lucretia Cromwell and Edward Stotesbury | ||
| 1914/00/00 | Joseph Duveen | Interior Designer | Stotesbury hires Joseph Duveen to import a Georgian ballroom that was in the Lord's manor in England, crystal Louis XV period chandeliers, 14th Century Italian marble fireplace, Beauvais tapestry and marble Corinthian columns. |
| Particulars for Stotesbury Mansion: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Decorative Style | French Louis XV Style |
| Architectural Style | Neoclassical |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Building Style | Townhouse |
| Private Event | Wedding Venue |
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