Fox Chase Farm
Dates
- Existence: 1690-Present
Historical note
Fox Chase Farm is a one hundred twelve acre education and demonstration farm complex. The Park is on the National Historic Register as "Stanley". Eleven farm buildings comprise the complex. Stone bank barn dates from 1800. The Thomas Wistar, Jr. Manor House dates from 1822 with alterations and additions after 1901. The structure is presently used for offices for the farm's teaching staff. The Tenant Farmer's House was constructed in 1849, and is presently occupied by a resident farmer. The hay barn and pig house date from 1940. The Farm was leased to the School District of Philadelphia which conducts day to day operations and educational program while Fairmount Park coordinates public programs and special events.
Extent
From the Collection: 175 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archive Repository
1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19102 United States
215-683-0211
theresa.stuhlman@phila.gov