Wilpen Hall facts for kids
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Wilpen Hall
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The largest building of Wilpen Hall, seen through the trees at the edge of the property
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 889–895 Blackburn Road and 201 Scaife Road, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Built | 1897–1900 |
| Architect | George S. Orth & Brothers |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000201 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 20, 2011 |
Wilpen Hall is a large and beautiful estate located in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania. It can be found at 889–895 Blackburn Road and 201 Scaife Road. This historic property was built for William Penn Snyder and his wife in the late 1800s.
Wilpen Hall is recognized as an important landmark. It was added to the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2001. Later, on April 20, 2011, it was also added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's officially recognized for its historical importance in the United States.
History of Wilpen Hall
Wilpen Hall was originally built as a summer home for William Penn Snyder and his wife. Mr. Snyder was a very successful businessman. He started a company called the Shenango Furnace Company.
The famous architects George Orth and Brothers designed this grand house. They designed it to look like an English Manor house, which is a large country house. The name "Wilpen" comes from a combination of Mr. Snyder's first and middle names: William Penn.
Construction of Wilpen Hall took place over several years, from 1897 to 1900. In 1930, the estate was passed down to Mr. Snyder's two sons, William Penn Snyder, Jr. and G. Whitney Snyder. The Snyder family continued to live in the home for many years.
Recognized as a Historic Place
Wilpen Hall was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. This special list includes places across the country that are important to American history and culture. Being on this list helps protect the building and its history for future generations.
Wilpen Hall in Movies
This impressive mansion has even been featured in a movie! The inside of Wilpen Hall was used for filming scenes in the movie Foxcatcher, which came out in 2013. The film starred well-known actors like Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, and Channing Tatum.
Gallery
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The gate leading to Wilpen Hall
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Another view of a building at Wilpen Hall
