Lemon Hill And Fairmount Park (1886)

Lemon Hill and Fairmount Park is a book written by Charles Shearer Keyser and published in 1886. The book is a historical and descriptive account of two important landmarks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Lemon Hill and Fairmount Park. The book begins with a brief history of Lemon Hill, a mansion built in the Federal style in 1800 by merchant Robert Morris Jr. on a hill overlooking the Schuylkill River. Keyser describes the architecture and interior of the mansion, as well as the surrounding gardens and grounds. He also provides a history of the Morris family and their connection to Lemon Hill. The second part of the book focuses on Fairmount Park, a large urban park in Philadelphia that was established in 1855. Keyser provides a detailed description of the park's landscape, including its hills, valleys, and waterways. He also describes the various attractions within the park, such as the Philadelphia Zoo, the Japanese Tea House, and the Horticultural Hall. Throughout the book, Keyser includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Lemon Hill and Fairmount Park, as well as maps and diagrams. He also includes anecdotes and historical tidbits about the people and events associated with these landmarks. Overall, Lemon Hill and Fairmount Park is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Philadelphia, as well as the development of urban parks in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.