Burholme Park is 69.40 acres of land in the Fox Chase region of Northeast Philadelphia. The Park's boundaries are: Central Avenue to Filmore Street; and Cottman Avenue to Shelmire Street. Ryerss Mansion and the land on which it is situated is the former private home and estate of William Ryerss. The grounds were developed as a public park and the mansion was enlarged and converted into a museum and library. - One Hundred and Fifth Annual Report, Fairmount Park Commission, 1974