Hope Lodge, Fort Washington

Name: Hope Lodge
Address: 553 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 19034, United States
Telephone: (215) 646-1595

#2 among attractions in Fort Washington

Historical place, Museum, History museum

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Hope Lodge is a historic building located at 553 South Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States. This mansion has been described as "one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture in this part of the country. It was used by Continental troops during the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign during the American Revolution. ()

Built: 1750 (275 years ago)Coordinates: 40°7'30"N, 75°13'0"W

Address

553 S Bethlehem PikeFort Washington 19034 United States

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(215) 646-1595

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Day trips

Hope Lodge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plymouth Meeting Mall, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Cheltenham Square Mall, Grey Towers Castle.

3.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Park, Garden
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
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Theater
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Universities and schools
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