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sister Pat had a Groupon to see this Museum/House
located in Bryn Athyn maybe 15 minutes from Ivyland.
Glencairn was the home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn, built in the Romanesque style between 1928 and 1939.
It’s amazing to think this is where a family LIVED!!
…in a castle!
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We’ve driven past LOTS of times but never visited
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friend Joyce, sister Pat & brother Larry
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exquisite detail everywhere you look
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Me with Lachlan Pitcairn – one of the sons
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they kept reminding us to look UP –
even the ceilings were detailed.
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The formal family room where they entertained guests
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a carving on top a pillar
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from the 5th floor balcony you could see the Philadelphia skyline – which is probably 15 miles away
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The Cathedral
The Bryn Athyn Cathedral is situated on a hill overlooking the picturesque Pennypack Creek Valley in the borough of Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Since its dedication in 1919, it has been the central place of worship for the Bryn Athyn Church and a gathering place for members of the New Church throughout the world.
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A view of the college across the street
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another elaborately decorated ceiling
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this exhibit was in the Greek Room.
Heroes were individuals who were remembered
and revered for the good deeds they performed for
their community.
Do you know any HEROES?
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HERCULES — he was a HERO!
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Sculpture in the informal living room.
Can you GUESS who it is before reading the next picture?
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the bust is Abraham Lincoln
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There are two kinds of people in the world.
Those who walk into a room and say:
“There you are”
and those who say
“Here I am”.
– Abigail Van Buren (07/04/1918-2013)
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What would helen do? 