Wynnestay
National Register of Historic Places

Wynnestay

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Listed
December 30, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
08001270

About this property

Wynnestay or Wynnstay is an historic residence that is one of the oldest extant houses located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 and is available for touring by appointment only. This two-and-a-half-story house was built in 1689 as the residence of Dr. Thomas Wynne, the personal physician of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Wynne was also the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly. The land surrounding Wynnestay was developed starting around 1895 with the encouragement of Pennsylvania Railroad President George B. Roberts, and the building of the nearby Wynnefield Station. The house was extensively renovated in 1904, with the addition of a large ell that was designed by Walter Smedley. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. PA-1648, "Wynnestay, Fifty-second Street & Woodbine Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA", 1 photo, 1 photo caption page

Location

5125 Woodbine Ave.
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
39.99611, -75.23018

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Wynnestay listed on the National Register?

Wynnestay was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 2008.

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Wynnestay is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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