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First 300 Photograph Collection

Title: Yorklynne, Home of John O. Gilmore, Merion (left)
Source: Episcopal Academy Archives
Photographer:
Collection: First 300
Date: 2000
Binder #: 5
Image #: 251-1
Abstract: Yorklynne was designed by William L. Price in 1899 and was the largest mansion in the City Line Avenue area; in 1921 Episcopal Academy purchased the entire property and moved from its Philadelphia location to the suburbs; Yorklynne was demolished in 1973 after Episcopal Academy constructed a new building for its Lower and Middle Schools
Item Number: 773
Keywords: Yorklynne/ Gilmore, John O./ Price, William L./ Episcopal Academy/ Merion Station