Experts' Choice Award Emlen Physick Estate
What the experts agree on
Frank Furness's 1879 mansion showcases rare Stick Style architecture with decorative wood panels framing the structure. Tours reveal Victorian elite life through original furnishings, period customs, and the impressive 1889 staircase renovation.
“Noted Philadelphia architect Frank Furness designed this mansion for Dr Emlen Physick in 1879. The residence is one of the few examples of the Stick Style, one of the avatars of the...”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Peer into the life of the Victorian elite during a 45-minute tour of the 18-room mansion built in 1879 for Emlen Physick, a nonpracticing physician (courtesy of a family inheritance) who..." Full review
