Francis Daniel Pastorius Homestead

  • Also Known As: Dr William R Dunton House

  • Type: Mansion
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

The Francis Daniel Pastorius Homestead is the 17th century home of Germantown founder Francis Daniel Pastorius. The Italianate style dwelling is located in the Germantown district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1696/00/00 Francis Daniel Pastorius Home A residence is constructed for Daniel Francis Pastorius, probably on Germantown Avenue.
1698/00/00 Francis Daniel Pastorius Work Francis Pastorius is appointed headmaster of the Friends School (lost) and moves back to Philadelphia.
1851/00/00 The Pastorius house is moved to Main Street make way for the construction of High Street.
1865/00/00 In the 1860s, Dr William R Dunton makes his home in the old Pastorius house on Main Street.
1898/00/00 Pastorius Dunton is relocated to 25 High Street for the construction of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Germantown.

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Particulars for Francis Daniel Pastorius Homestead:
Sight Category Building
Area of Significance Commerce
Cultural Affiliation German-American
Art Movement Italian Renaissance Revival
Building Type Mansion
Attribute Moved property
Criteria Person
Historic Use Single dwelling




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