Hope Lodge
Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Built in mid-18th century, house is fine example of Georgian-period architecture. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Hope Lodge is a graceful stone mansion built around the middle of the 18th century, prized today as a fine example of Georgian architecture with its balanced proportions and formal symmetry. Standing in Whitemarsh Township, it reflects the wealth and refined taste of colonial Pennsylvania's gentry. It is now preserved and administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Why it matters
The house is a rare, well-preserved specimen of Georgian design in the Delaware Valley, illustrating the aspirations of colonial America's prosperous landholders.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia12.4 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center12.4 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center12.5 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House12.5 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery12.6 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Museum of Illusions Philadelphia12.6 mi away · 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir9.9 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge10.4 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo10.7 mi away
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle10.9 mi away
- Rocky Steps11.2 mi away
- American Bandstand11.5 mi away
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe12.5 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Burger King12.5 mi away
- Dunkin'12.5 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters12.6 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory12.6 mi away
- Time & Peace12.6 mi away · 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia12.1 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center12.1 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia12.2 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City12.2 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA12.2 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- The Notary Hotel12.2 mi away · 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
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