When did the city of Philadelphia purchase the Lemon Hill estate?
The city of Philadelphia purchased the Lemon Hill estate in 1844. This land originally belonged to Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Questions about Fairmount Park
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major event did Fairmount Park host during 1876?
Fairmount Park hosted the 1876 Centennial Exposition within its grounds. The Ohio House was built for this specific exposition and the site also became home to the first zoo in the United States known as the Philadelphia Zoo.
Which historic house stands between 1762 and 1765 for John Macpherson?
Mount Pleasant stands as a historic house built between 1762 and 1765 for John Macpherson. He was a Scottish ship captain who commissioned the structure and the Philadelphia Museum of Art now administers this property.
When was Fairmount Park placed on the National Register of Historic Places?
The park was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Wissahickon Valley Park located adjacent to the immediate northwest was included in that registration document.
How many additional parks were part of the original Fairmount Park system before 2010?
Fifty-eight additional parks parkways plazas squares and public golf courses spread throughout the city were included in the system. Since the 2010 merger the term Fairmount Park system is no longer used by the Parks & Recreation department.