The Disston Mansion is an American house that is located in
North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History and architectural features
Disston Mansion was designed by architect
Edwin Forrest Durang
Edwin Forrest Durang (April 17, 1829June 7, 1911) was an American architect. He kept offices in Philadelphia and specialized in ecclesiastical and theatrical design.
Life and career
Durang was born in New York City, into a distinguished theatric ...
, 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.
Disston was the son of
Henry Disston
Henry Disston (May 24, 1819 – March 16, 1878) was an English American industrialist who founded the Keystone Saw Works in 1840 and developed the surrounding Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia to build housing for his workers. His company bec ...
, the founder of the Disston saw company, for which the younger Disston worked.
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".
In 2018, two stained glass windows were stolen from the house.
References
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Houses in Philadelphia