Disston Mansion
The Disston Mansion is a house in North Philadelphia.[1] It was the residence of Albert H. Disston, who died on October 21, 1883 at the age of 34.[2] Disston was the son of Henry Disston, the founder of the Disston saw company, for which the younger Disston worked. [3] In its notice of Disston's death, the Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette called the house "palatial" and said it was constructed "at a cost of at least $150,000".[3]
| Disston Mansion | |
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| General information | |
| Address | 1530 N. 16th St. |
| Town or city | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Edwin Forrest Durang |
The architect Edwin Forrest Durang designed the building. Durang was best known as an architect of churches, and designed only a few homes.
In 2018, two stained glass windows were stolen from the house.[4]
Facade and front door, 2020
References
- Gallery, John Andrew (2016). Philadelphia Architecture. Paul Dry Books.
- "DIED. On the 21st instant, ALBERT H. DISSTON, aged 34 years". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 23 October 1883. p. 5.
- "Demise of a Prominent and Wealthy Philadelphia Merchant". Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette. 22 October 1883. p. 4.
- McCabe, Caitlin (8 December 2018). "8-foot stained-glass windows stolen in burglary of historic N. Phila. mansion". Philadelphia Inquirer.
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