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Bakehouse, 1900
Photo by Thomas H . Shoemaker (1851-1936), a resident of nearby Germantown. Other of his photos can be seen at The Germantown Historical Society and The Historical Society of PA.
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Abraham Rittenhouse Home, 1900
Also known as "206" the former Abraham Rittenhouse Home was built in 1730
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Rittenhouse Homestead, 1905
The 1707 Homestead was the birthplace of David Rittenhouse. An accomplished surveyor, clock maker, astronomer and educator, David was one of the most prominent residents of 18th century Philadelphia. Colleague of Washington, Jefferson and Franklin, he served as First Director of the US Mint.
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Rittenhouse Homestead present day
During the first few decades of Fairmount Park control of the village, the Mennonite community intervened to keep the Homestead from being demolished. In 2012, the interior of the Homestead was carefully restored using restricted contributions of the Mennonite community.
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