Built 1849 NRHP Reference # 01000462 Opened 1849 Added to NRHP 2 May 2001 | Architect multiple Designated PRHP May 14, 2010 Area 32 ha | |
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Location Roughly bounded by Chew Ave., Avonhoe Rd., Devon PL., Haines and Ardleigh Sts. and Arboretum boundary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Architectural style Gothic Revival, Italian Villa, et al. Similar Awbury Arboretum, Tulpehocken station, Grumblethorpe, Concord School House, John Johnson House | ||
The Awbury Historic District is a historic area in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The district comprises the former summer homes and farms of the extended Cope family, who moved to the area starting in 1849. The district includes the entire Awbury Arboretum, which occupies most of the district's area, as well as adjacent properties developed and occupied by Henry Cope (1793-1865), son and successor to prominent Philadelphia Orthodox Quaker merchant Thomas Pym Cope (1768-1854), his close relatives, and his descendants.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. In 2010 it was added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
Contributing properties
There are 31 contributing buildings, including 24 homes, as well as other buildings.