Idlewild, Media

Name: Idlewild
Address: Media, United States

#8 among attractions in Media

Shingle style architecture

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Facts and practical information

Idlewild is a historic building near Media, Pennsylvania, designed by the Victorian-era Philadelphia architect Frank Furness as a summer cottage for his family. He spent summers there until his death in 1912. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 39°54'44"N, 75°23'20"W

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Media United States

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Idlewild – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Delaware County Institute of Science, Media Theatre, Media Armory, Hedgerow Theatre.

0.5 miN
Natural history museum, Museum
Delaware County Institute of Science, Media
13 min walk • The Delaware County Institute of Science is a science and natural history museum, library and education center in Media, Pennsylvania.
~1910 ftN
Theater
Media Theatre, Media
10 min walk • The Media Theatre is a 440-seat theater in Media, Pennsylvania, built in 1927 as a vaudeville house and cinema. It is the only regional professional theater that hires equity actors in Delaware County.
0.4 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Media Armory, Media
11 min walk • The Media Armory, is a historic National Guard Armory located in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania built in 1908 for Company H of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hedgerow Theatre, Media
27 min walk • Hedgerow Theatre is a theatre company based in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, founded in 1923. It was "for many years the only true U. S. professional repertory...
0.6 miNE
Church
Providence Friends Meetinghouse, Media
16 min walk • Providence Friends Meetinghouse is a Historic Quaker meeting house at 105 North Providence Road in Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture
Dr. Samuel D. Risley House, Media
18 min walk • Dr. Samuel D. Risley House, also known as the Elton B. Gifford House, is a historic home located at Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877, and is a 2 1/2-story, gray stone house in the Gothic Revival style. It has a slate covered intersecting gable roof. The building features a verandah and conservatory.
~1460 ftS
Universities and schools
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Media
8 min walk • Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private junior college and technical school in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, near Media. The college, which typically enrolls between 450 and 850 students, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Which popular attractions are close to Idlewild?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Media (8 min walk), Media Theatre, Media (10 min walk), Media Armory, Media (11 min walk), Delaware County Institute of Science, Media (13 min walk).

Idlewild, Media

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Idlewild – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Delaware County Institute of Science, Media

Media Theatre, Media

Media Armory, Media

Hedgerow Theatre, Media

Providence Friends Meetinghouse, Media

Dr. Samuel D. Risley House, Media

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Media

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Idlewild?