East Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cliveden Construction Chronology
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023
1. Cliveden Construction Chronology Marker
Local craftsmen from Germantown and Philadelphia were hired to build Cliveden. The master carpenter responsible for the framing, roofing and exterior and woodwork was Jacob Knorr. The lumber for the framing was supplied by Anthony Gilbert and the roof shingles were supplied by Levi Budd. The master mason who constructed the stone foundation and walls was John Hesser. Lime for mortar and stucco was supplied by Caspar Johnson. The ornamental cellar window frames, front door sill and string course were made by stone carver Caspar Guyer. The blacksmith who made hardware such as hinges and locks, was Christopher Hargasheimer. The finish hardware, such as brass doorknobs, was made by metalsmith William Rush. Plumber Eden Haydock constructed the drainage system. Painter Philip Warner painted the house. Well known Philadelphia woodcarvers Nicholas Bernard and Martin Jugiez made the ornamental woodwork in the entrance hall and parlor. More research is being done to determine if enslaved workers contributed to the construction of Cliveden.
[Timeline:]
1763-65 Main House, Kitchen, Washhouse
1765 Kitchen extension: cooking hearth, bake oven, well
1776 Colonnade
by 1798 pantry, smokehouse, two urns removed
1814 Estate Office, residence addition
1867-1868two story north addition, Colonnade enclosed, north dormer, coal furnace, kitchen renovations, indoor plumbing, privies
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1921 Bathroom addition
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 40° 2.833′ N, 75° 10.887′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in East Germantown. Marker can be reached from Germantown Avenue (County Road 4007) north of East Johnson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 E Johnson St, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Georgian Architecture (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Witness Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Work at Cliveden (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen Dependency & Wash House (within shouting distance of this marker); Female Harvesters (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn & Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Germantown (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The American Side of the Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 3, 2023
2. Cliveden Construction Chronology Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
