'Glen Fern' - The Livezey House in Valley Green, Wissahickon Valley, Philadelphia Pa.
Glen Fern is the former property of wealthy and influential miller Thomas Livezey that dates back to 1747. In its day, the sprawling farmstead at the edge of the Wissahickon Creek featured one of the largest mills in the colonies. For more fascinating history about the Livezey House, see the Library of Congress and especially the 'Philadelphia Neighborhoods' links below.
Library of Congress Website
https://www.loc.gov/item/pa0972/
Philadelphia Neighborhoods
A Publication of Temple University's Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab
https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2014/07/14/northwest-rediscovering-the-past-at-glen-fern/
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