Fox Chase in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Knowlton

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2015

1. Knowlton Marker

Inscription. Country house designed by Frank Furness (1839-1912), one of the 19th century's most innovative architects. Built in 1881 for banker William Rhawn, its design captured the spirit of the Victorian age and set new standards for domestic architecture.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 40° 4.34′ N, 75° 4.471′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fox Chase. Marker is at the intersection of Rhawn Street and Verree Road on Rhawn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia PA 19111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anna Thomas Jeanes (approx. 0.7 miles away); America’s Unknown Child (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fox Chase and Rockledge World War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Burholme World War I Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burholme Memorial for Peace (approx. 1.1 miles away); World War II Honor Roll

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Pennepack Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pennepack Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . . Knowlton National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on April 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Knowlton Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2015

2. Knowlton Mansion

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2015

3. Knowlton Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.