Stoneleigh - Construction
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▶︎ Gardner/Fox
Gardner/Fox will be constructing a visitor’s center, in place of the existing pool house as well as creating a welcome kiosk and covered pavilion at the entrance to the garden.
In addition to the new construction Gardner/Fox will also be renovating the existing carriage house and tractor barn. Some of our other improvements include restoring the rose wall, modifying the rocky paths and repairing the various gates around the estate.
As part of the overall plan by Natural Lands Trust, the original Haas Home will be renovated to create a museum for future visitors.
Gardner/Fox will be constructing a visitor’s center, in place of the existing pool house as well as creating a welcome kiosk and covered pavilion at the entrance to the garden.
In addition to the new construction Gardner/Fox will also be renovating the existing carriage house and tractor barn. Some of our other improvements include restoring the rose wall, modifying the rocky paths and repairing the various gates around the estate.
As part of the overall plan by Natural Lands Trust, the original Haas Home will be renovated to create a museum for future visitors.
Construction Equipment
Living room used as construction office
Ethan Kauffman, Stoneleigh director, center; Willis Bridegam, OHS treasurer, left
Greetings and welcome
Archives reading room
Archivist’s office
Future library stacks
Preparation for new elevator
Basement passage way leading to organ chamber
▶︎ Construction Photos
Many of those who attended the Philadelphia convention made an extra effort to visit the future home of the OHS in Villanova, Pennsylvania, shortly before the beginning of renovations. Known as Stoneleigh, the estate of the Haas family is now under rigorous reconstruction to accommodate the needs of its new tenants, with funds provided by the Wyncote Foundation. These photos of reconstruction were taken in late January 2017.
Photos BYNUM PETTY
Many of those who attended the Philadelphia convention made an extra effort to visit the future home of the OHS in Villanova, Pennsylvania, shortly before the beginning of renovations. Known as Stoneleigh, the estate of the Haas family is now under rigorous reconstruction to accommodate the needs of its new tenants, with funds provided by the Wyncote Foundation. These photos of reconstruction were taken in late January 2017.
Photos BYNUM PETTY
The Natural Lands Trust recently announced it has selected Ethan Kauffman as Director of Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, the 42-acre Villanova property in Philadelphia the nonprofit acquired in April 2016 from the estate of the late John and Chara Haas. Kauffman, who relocated to the Philadelphia region for the position, has a distinguished 17-year career in public horticulture.
Floor Plans
▶︎ Basement
▶︎ First Floor
▶︎ Second Floor
▶︎ Third Floor
Plot Diagram
▶︎ Plot Diagram
Natural Lands Trust’s site plan for the future Stoneleigh, 42 acres to be preserved as green space in perpetuity.
Natural Lands Trust’s site plan for the future Stoneleigh, 42 acres to be preserved as green space in perpetuity.
▶︎ OHS Visit to Stoneleigh in February, 2017
Top row
Craig Cramer, David Higgs, Jim Cook, Marian Metson, Terry Tobias, Randy Wagner
Second row
Mike Foley, Myles Boothroyd, Jeremy Wance, Jeff Dexter, Bill Czelusniak, Jim Weaver
Third row
Amanda Watson, Dave Stettler, Chris Marks, Bill Weary, Will Bridegam
Bottom row
Len Levasseur, Bynum Petty, Laury Libin, Annie Laver
Top row
Craig Cramer, David Higgs, Jim Cook, Marian Metson, Terry Tobias, Randy Wagner
Second row
Mike Foley, Myles Boothroyd, Jeremy Wance, Jeff Dexter, Bill Czelusniak, Jim Weaver
Third row
Amanda Watson, Dave Stettler, Chris Marks, Bill Weary, Will Bridegam
Bottom row
Len Levasseur, Bynum Petty, Laury Libin, Annie Laver