Disston Mansion Explained

Disston Mansion
Address:1530 N. 16th St.
Location City:Philadelphia
Location Country:United States
Architect:Edwin Forrest Durang

The Disston Mansion is an American house that is located in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

History and architectural features

Disston Mansion was designed by architect Edwin Forrest Durang, who was best known for his architectural designs of church buildings. It was the residence of Albert H. Disston, who died on October 21, 1883, at the age of 34.[2] Disston was the son of Henry Disston, the founder of the Disston saw company, for which the younger Disston worked.[3] In its notice of Disston's death, the Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette called the house "palatial" and said it was constructed "at a cost of at least $150,000".[3]

In 2018, two stained glass windows were stolen from the house.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gallery, John Andrew. Philadelphia Architecture. 2016. Paul Dry Books.
  2. News: DIED. On the 21st instant, ALBERT H. DISSTON, aged 34 years . The Philadelphia Inquirer . 23 October 1883 . 5.
  3. News: Demise of a Prominent and Wealthy Philadelphia Merchant . Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette . 22 October 1883 . 4.
  4. News: McCabe . Caitlin . 8-foot stained-glass windows stolen in burglary of historic N. Phila. mansion . Philadelphia Inquirer . 8 December 2018.