Victorian Splendor

City Line

Built in 1896, this house was designed by the architect Joseph W. Huston, who designed the Pennsylvania State Capitol.  Constructed of Pompeian brick and locally quarried rough stone, this seventeen room home is truly a late Victorian showpiece. In the foyer, the front staircase winds gracefully to the second and third floors where four guest rooms are furnished with lovely antiques.

 Choose the queen bedded or twin bedded room on the second floor, connected by a bath which has a footed tub with shower.  On the top floor are two queen bedded rooms furnished with unique, carved furniture. The large hall bath features a Jacuzzi tub.  Four fireplaces and an abundance of beautiful oak woodwork further add to the charm found throughout. A lovely garden frames the backyard swimming pool.  

The Barnes Museum and St. Joseph’s College are just a short walk away.  It is a two block walk to the local commuter train station.  Within five minutes you will be at 30th Street Station and in another five minutes at the Convention Center.

GUEST COMMENTS

“Loved it!  The host was charming.  The breakfast was what we needed.  I liked the neighborhood. I could jog and look at all the wonderful houses.  They have done a wonderful job with the house.” PG 

"The place is divine. The host and her family are marvelous --such lovely people." JB