Glen Foerd on the Delaware, Philadelphia

Name: Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Address: 5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, 19114-3154, United States
Telephone: +1 215-632-5330

#424 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Glen Foerd is a historic mansion and estate located in the Torresdale neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, overlooking the Delaware River near the mouth of Poquessing Creek. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°3'8"N, 74°58'49"W

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5001 Grant AveNorth Delaware (Torresdale)Philadelphia 19114-3154 United States

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+1 215-632-5330

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Glen Foerd on the Delaware – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Bridge
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Locality
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Neighbourhood
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Art Deco architecture
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Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood
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