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Comment on Loch Aerie by Marooned and Desolate in Frazer: Lockwood Mansion (“Loch Aerie”) | chestercountyramblings

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:45:29 +0000

[...] don’t build ‘em like Loch Aeire / Lockwood Mansion anymore . But much like La Ronda in Bryn Mawr once sat rotting in her faded glory, so does this home. [...]

Comment on Loch Aerie Basement Tour by sarah

sarah — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:15:46 +0000

Is it haunted?

Comment on Tilghman Island M-House by Brian Lowery

Brian Lowery — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:05:20 +0000

I recently found out that the house at the intersection of Wharf and Tilghman Island road did not move; it burned down. This happened over 20 years ago. I visited the island in October of 2011 and the other two on Wharf road are doing fine.

Comment on Loch Aerie by admin

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:14:20 +0000

Amazing, thanks for sharing. I did not see the passageways. If you have any pictures that I could share on the blog, I would love to see them.

Comment on Loch Aerie by Denise

Denise — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:54:28 +0000

I just came across your 2009 tour of the Loch Aerie Mansion. As a child my siblings and I had the privilege of spending many hours visiting and playing in this wonderful place. I have many pictures of us taken on the grounds and by the spectacular fountain. Did you see on your tour the “secret” passage way in the master bedroom
closet leading to the maids chamber? There is also a hidden passage way in the pantry to the basement. I was told it was built to hide soldiers who were brought there for refuge. Imagine playing “house” in the tower. We had more than one unexplained experience there! The mansion has survived vagrants, a fire, motorcycle gangs, a Home Depot- it needs to be preserved. Standing in the tower you really do get a feeling you are not alone. I suppose Mr. Lockwood for all good reasons is still trying to protect his property.

Comment on Armour-Stiner Octagon House Photos by Jen

Jen — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:06:56 +0000

I love the wonderful little details of this house. The architect had quite a sense of whimsy when designing it!

Comment on Tilghman Island M-House by Brian Lowery

Brian Lowery — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:12:42 +0000

My great grandfather lived in an M house on Tilghman Island. My grandfather lived on Wharf road and there was a M house half way down and two at the intersection, one was Miss Geraldine’s and the other has been moved to lower Tilghman. Even as a kid, I was intrigued by the unique design. I would love to have a floorplan of an M house.

Comment on Loch Aerie Basement Tour by Larry

Larry — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:09:39 +0000

Does anybody have updated pics? The mansion looks familiar, but I can’t place where it is located. Hopefully the new owners will restore this incredible home to its original grandeur.

Comment on Loch Aerie by Larry

Larry — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:00:19 +0000

I’ve always enjoyed old houses and have had a lifelong dream of finding a diamond in the rough and save it from destruction. Several years ago I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to salvage eight Federal style entablatures from a mansion that was about to be demolished. I arrived on the site at five o’clock one cold October morning so that I could be the first one to lay claim to my new found treasures. The house was called Briar Hill and was built in the early 1920’s, with the architect being Horace Trumbauer for clients, William and Eleanor Elkins. The house that I am hoping to break ground on sometime within the next few weeks is a 21st century adaption of Hammond Harwood House which is in Annapolis, MD, and was built in 1770. Those incredible entablatures will grace the entry ways of my dream house, albeit a 2011 version. I hope that Mr. & Mrs. Elkins along with Mr. Trumbauer will be pleased.

Comment on Stonebridge – ca. 1914 Georgian Revival – Chadds Ford, Pa by smartwaves » Stonebridge: Wanna dream a little?

smartwaves » Stonebridge: Wanna dream a little? — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:15:18 +0000

[...] ever driven on Rte 1 through Chadds Ford, PA you may have noticed a beautiful mansion in passing. Stonebridge Mansion sits on the corner of Rte 1 and Webb Road and it is for sale! It has been on the market for several [...]