Known for it beautiful Victorian Architecture, Oakborne Mansion originated as a residence, built by Mr. And Mrs. John Hulme, in the late eighteen hundreds. In 1882, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith purchased the Mansion and surrounding grounds and converted it into a park and summer home.
After Mrs. Smith’s death in 1893, the property was willed to the Philadelphia Protestant Episcopal City Mission. At this time, it was used as a convalescent home for women. The Westtown Township purchased the Mansion and surrounding grounds some seventy years later.
That tower is actually a water tower. It features two huge cast-iron tanks, studded with rivets, high in the air, supported by decorative brick arches, wooden gingerbread, and slate tiles.
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HI I'M TRESIA..... AND I LOVE LOFTS ~ barns reborn ~ cozy attic loft spaces ~ loft style homes ~ and all kinds of unique homes and open space living designs...
THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO LOFTS AND OPEN SPACE LIVING ALL AROUND THE WORLD...and some strange designs too !!
I THINK THE CREATIVITY OF MAKING YOUR OWN SPACE AND THE VISION SOME HAVE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
Anything you do in your open space or loft is your masterpiece. Any decorations you made, may it be simple or extravagant, it is called a masterpiece. Anything made by your hand and produced with your own mind is your masterpiece. In designing a classy space, do not be afraid to use and make your masterpiece.
You do not need any architect or interior designer to design your space. You, yourself can add class and beauty in your space. What is great about making it your own is the personality that can be reflected in your designs. The details and designs will mirror your attitude and your personality.
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