East Marlborough Township near Kennett Square in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Peirce - du Pont House
Longwood Heritage Exhibit
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
1. The Peirce - du Pont House Marker
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The Peirce - du Pont House. Longwood Heritage Exhibit. The Peirce-du Pont House takes its name from the two families who lived here for a combined total of over 200 years. When Pierre S. du Pont acquired Longwood from the Peirce family in 1906, his purchase included their early 18th-century farmhouse (the porch section of the house to your right). He built an L-shaped addition onto the original Peirce farmhouse in 1914, doubling the size of this home. Connecting the old and new wings was Longwood's first conservatory, which was luxuriously planted with exotic folliage and designed as an enclosed garden living room. , We invite you to enter Mr. du Pont's house and explore Longwood's beauty and history. , Mr. du Pont's successful experience with this unique greenhouse inspired him to construct the much grander Conservatory complex. , Architect's rendering of the addition to the Peirce-du Pont House, c. 1913. , Members of the Peirce family pose outside of their farmhouse in 1884. This photograph was taken on the south-side of their home, around the corner of the house to your right. , A photograph of Peirce's Park from 1884, the arboretum that inspired Mr. du Pont to purchase this land. This magnificent and historic arboretum is located directly behind this house.
The Peirce-du Pont House takes its name from the two families who lived here for a combined total of over 200 years. When Pierre S. du Pont acquired Longwood from the Peirce family in 1906, his purchase included their early 18th-century farmhouse (the porch section of the house to your right). He built an L-shaped addition onto the original Peirce farmhouse in 1914, doubling the size of this home. Connecting the old and new wings was Longwood's first conservatory, which was luxuriously planted with exotic folliage and designed as an enclosed garden living room.
We invite you to enter Mr. du Pont's house and explore Longwood's beauty and history.
Mr. du Pont's successful experience with this unique greenhouse inspired him to construct the much grander Conservatory complex.
Architect's rendering of the addition to the Peirce-du Pont House, c. 1913.
Members of the Peirce family pose outside of their farmhouse in 1884. This photograph was taken on the south-side of their home, around the corner of the house to your right.
A photograph of Peirce's Park from 1884, the arboretum that inspired Mr. du Pont to purchase this land. This magnificent and historic arboretum is located directly behind this house.
Erected by Longwood Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker
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is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 52.407′ N, 75° 40.455′ W. Marker is near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. It is in East Marlborough Township. Marker can be reached from Longwood Road. Marker is on the grounds of Longwood Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Longwood Gardens. (Submitted on August 14, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
2. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
On the south side of the house.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
3. West Side Peirce - du Pont House & Marker
Marker is behind the black hand rails near the trash recepticle. The white exterior is the greenhouse. The original farmhouse is at right in this view.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
4. Greenhouse
Stepping into the greenhouse, looking right.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
5. Greenhouse
Looking left.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
6. Video Presentation
Off the left (north) end of the greehouse.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
7. Staircase
Off the northeast corner of the greenhouse, this staircase is roped off from the public.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
8. East Side, Peirce - du Pont House
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 12, 2015
9. South Side, Peirce - du Pont House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2021
10. The Peirce - du Pont House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2021
11. The Peirce - du Pont House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 26, 2021
12. The Peirce - du Pont House Original Peirce Date Stone
Removed when du Pont addition was added
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 83 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 15, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 10, 11, 12. submitted on June 5, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.