Spring/Summer 2016
Creating a Place to Play
The Community Design
Collaborative awarded Glen
Foerd a Design Grant for the
adaptive reuse of the historic
garden house into a unique
playhouse, which will include
a play space around the
perimeter of the building. A
design team of architects,
landscape architects,
engineers and cost
estimators will provide pro
bono services worth $15,000
to $25,000. The design team
will develop a preliminary
conceptual design that can be used to gain community and financial support for
the project. To raise awareness for this project, a temporary outdoor play space
on the grounds around the garden house, will be installed by July 2016.
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The Grand Staircase Laylight Restoration
The laylight restoration project, funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and
Museum Commission, is making great progress. The focus of the project is the
restoration of the
decorative plasterwork
surrounding the stained
glass laylight. Decorative
plaster of the period is
typically composed of
gypsum (calcium sulphate)
and lime (calcium
carbonate) which together
is soluble in water and
may be reduced to powder
after prolonged exposure
to roof leaks. Weight,
expansion and general
settlement of the ceiling
Schuyler Blanchard of Materials Conservation
has resulted in a series of
fills losses using rubber molds.
cracks which will be
repaired as part of the project. A negative air system that fully encloses the
work area ensures that all dust will be contained throughout the duration of
conservation. The light filtered through the opalescent leaded glass emits a
warm glow to the room that should serve as a tranquil environment for the
traditional and modern plaster techniques to follow.
Upcoming Events
Art Opening
Sunday, April 24
3:00-5:00 p.m.
HFU/ GF
Speaker Series
Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Art in the Park
Saturday, May 7
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm
Spring Grounds
Clean-up
May 14th
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Riverside Concerts
Thursday
June 16
July 14
August 18
7:00-8:00 pm
Jazz Age on the
Delaware
Saturday, July 30
11:00-5:00 pm
Mansion Tours Resume
April 9
Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00 & 12:30
Events and tour hours subject
to change, please check our
website for the most recent
information.
Greetings from the Director
Dear Friends,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Colleen Boyle Sharp, President
Nick Pody, Vice President
Frank W. Hollingsworth, Treasurer
Dr. Mary Murphy, Secretary
Gina Burns
Angela Dellavella
Cynthia Ferguson
Paul Halas
Councilman Bobby Henon
Linda Hogan
Dr. Sharon Ann Holt
James J. MacClay
Dr. Helga Magargal
Robert Minton
James O’Brien
Edward Rice
STAFF
Meg Sharp Walton
Executive Director
Erica Harvey Freeman
Curator of Education & Collections
Dorothy Sheridan
Administrative Assistant
Matt Coleman
Visitors Services Coordinator
Mansion Tours
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Tours at 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Occasionally the museum is closed for private event.
Please check the website.
Other times by appointment.
Grounds open dawn to dusk.
Call 215-632-5330 to reserve a tour outside
open hours.
People often forget that Glen Foerd is not only a
historic house, but a public park. With Spring
approaching, and the threat of snow finally gone, we
are moving forward with ways we can improve your
park visit. Visitors who walk the grounds’
meandering paths and enjoy scenic views of the
water will notice a few additions in the upcoming
months.
In hopes to better secure the grounds so that visitors
can have a wider variety of experiences a perimeter
fence will be installed. The fence will reflect the
historic nature of the property and will allow us to
better recreate the experiences that Glen Foerd’s
residents once enjoyed. In the future we hope you’ll
spend the afternoon relaxing in rocking chairs on
the mansion front porch, sitting in Adirondack
chairs near the lily pond and exploring art
installations and sculpture throughout the grounds.
The gates of the estate will continue to be open
dawn to dusk, allowing you the same amount of
permitted access that you have come to enjoy in the
past.
You’ll see a few articles in this addition of the
newsletter about other exciting outdoor changes
including the first steps towards creating an
interactive and imaginative children’s play space at
the garden house, and the upcoming installation of
an outdoor sculpture by one of our artists in
residence, You Myung Gyun.
Whether you visit to enjoy the scenery, to assist
with our Spring clean-up, play with your children, or
dance the day away at Jazz Age on the Delaware, we
look forward to seeing you soon!
The mission of Glen Foerd on the Delaware is to
connect visitors to the legacy of Glen Foerd through
programs in the arts, nature and history and to
preserve and protect the landscape, buildings and Meg Sharp Walton
collections for the enjoyment and enrichment of the Executive Director
community and future generations.
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Glen Foerd’s Annual Appeal
Thank you to all those who contributed to Glen Foerd’s Annual Appeal. Your donations will help promote Glen
Foerd’s legacy through public programs and restore and preserve the estate for the community and future
generations.
Amos Amira & Dorothy Sheridan Continuing Sustained
Giving
Martin Bradley
Neil & Kathleen Bryson
Burns Funeral Home
Maria A. Burns Memory of Robert J. Burns, Sr.
Ada Canino, M.D. Designated for children's program craft
supplies
Rebeca Cruz-Alvarez, M.D. Designated for children's
program craft supplies
Dr. Dominic Diodata
Gordon Dunlop
Carol Hays Dunn
Roseanne & Stephen Duzinski
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Edwards
Mark Elinich
Cynthia Ferguson
Amy Flanagan Memory of Stanley Fabiszewski
Eda M. Fry Memory of Nick Fry
Harriet Fry
Virginia Gehshan & Gary Lowe Memory of Henrietta
Gehshan
Marlene Graham Memory of Arthur Laws
Glenn & Peggy Harvey
Mrs. Julia Bamberger-Herrmann Memory of Mr. & Mrs.
William T. & Julia K. Bamberger
Holy Family University
Linda A. Mellon-Hogan
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Horstmann
Louis Iatarola
Robert & Kathleen Jaskowiak
Mary Carroll Johansen
Stephen Kieran
Dr. Carol Love
Lars C. & Janet E. Luther
Dolores E. Lyszkowski Memory of Nephews John &
Richard Skoczylas
Jim & Shirley MacClay
Helga Magargal Memory of Larry E. Magargal, M.D.
Henri & Susan Marcel
Malcolm & Marnie McFarland
Elizabeth Miller
Marianne Miller Memory of Philomena O'Hanlon
Frank Muhly
Mary M. Murphy
Nick Pody
Ed Rice Memory of Merle Rice Urban
Joan Richards
Michael & Colleen Sharp
Robert Tafel, Jr.
Carol Talley
Ana Mai Trainor
Maureen Trzaska
Torresdale Womens Committee
James Walton Memory of Howard Walton
Robert & Mary Wombwell
Joseph Zarreke, Jr.
Michael Zecca
Lancaster Farm Fresh Summer CSA Registration Now Open!
Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op (CSA) is back! The Summer 2016 season runs from the week of May 1st through
October 23rd. Application deadline is Friday April 22th. Paper application must be postmarked by
Friday, April 15th. The CSA’s vegetables are organically grown, animals never have to deal with hormones,
antibiotics, or cages, and the many value-added products are gathered and
processed locally and sustainably. Each person joining the CSA purchases a
portion of the farmer’s bounty. This is referred to as a “share.” Each pick-up
location must have a minimum of 20 shares. The most popular share is
vegetables. Other types of shares are fruit, bread, eggs, flowers, chicken,
cheeses, herbs, herbal medicines and meat. Glen Foerd’s pick-up days will be
Wednesdays from 3:00-3:30, 4:00-4:30 and 6:00-6:30 pm.
For details, or to become a CSA member go to www.lancasterfarmfresh.com.
When completing the application make sure you choose NE Philadelphia as
your first choice pick-up location. If you have any questions, including how
to receive information about financing options, call Lancaster Farm Fresh at
717-656-3533, or email [email protected].
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Spring Calendar of Events
Art Opening: Lewis Colburn’s
Scenes for Empty Rooms
Sunday, April 24th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The public is invited to meet and view the work of
Glen Foerd’s most recent artist in residence, Lewis
Colburn. Over the course of several months Colburn
researched the history of the Glen Foerd estate,
captured 3D scans of the mansion’s architectural
details and constructed four sculptures that are now on
display. Reservations for the opening are not required.
Holy Family University– Glen Foerd Speaker Series
Friday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Join authors Lynn Miller and James McClelland as they discuss their new book City in a Park: A History
of Phildelphia’s Fairmount Park System. Their presentation will consider new park lands and other
expansions of the city’s parks over the past 25 years. The lecture will occur at the Holy Family
University’s ETC Auditorium. This lecture is free to the public through a community partnership with
Holy Family University.
Art in the Park
Saturday May 7th 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Have you always wanted to photograph Glen Foerd? Paint it’s open
landscapes? In celebration of Love Your Park Week, we’re opening
our doors to artists and photographers for the day. Whether you
are a professional or an amateur, we want you to be inspired by
Glen Foerd. Participating artists are later welcome to display their
finished work at Glen Foerd during the June 16th Riverside
Concert. Artists may sell their work. If you would like to
participate please contact us by Thursday, May 5th. We will
provide floor coverings and water access for artists, but all other
supplies must be brought by participants. Please contact Curator,
Erica Harvey Freeman, [email protected],
215-632-5330, ext 12.
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Spring Calendar of Events
Spring Clean-Up
Saturday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteers needed to clean-up Glen Foerd's grounds and to
pick-up trash along the Poquessing Creek shoreline. Supplies,
gloves, snacks and water provided. Rain date is scheduled for
Sunday, May 15th (10-1). If you are willing to volunteer please
contact Executive Director, Meg Sharp Walton at
[email protected], or by calling 215-632-5330.
Riverside Concert Series
Thursday, June 16– Andrea Carlson and The Love Police
Thursday, July 14– The Red Hot Ramblers
Thursday, August 18– The Philadelphia Banjo Society
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Save the dates for our popular Riverside Concert Series. Bring a picnic dinner, or just come to enjoy
the scenic views of the river and great music! Advanced ticket purchasing is not required, as the
concerts are pay what you wish at the door. Proceeds are split between Glen Foerd and the performers.
Please bring your own chair or blanket. Concerts are held rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the
case of lightning or severe winds. Please check our website for additional information about our
performers or updates due to possible cancellations.
Jazz Age on the Delaware
Saturday, July 30 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a full day of 1920s music, dancing, lawn games, pie baking
contests, fashion walks, antique cars, vendors and so much more!
Featuring live music performances from 1920s style dancers and
bands from Philadelphia and New York City. The early bird
admission of $38 (plus fees) is on sale now through April 17th.
General admission $45, Preservation Society $150, day of the event
ticket $55. To purchase tickets visit www.jazzageonthedelaware.com.
Rain date is scheduled for July 31.
Interested in coming to the event, but worried about the ticket price?
Consider volunteering your time! You can attend and assist us with
making it a great event. For more information check out the event
website at www.jazzageonthedelaware.com.
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Artists in Residence
In partnership with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists,
Glen Foerd initiated an artist residency program in 2015. Area
artists have been given unprecedented access to Glen Foerd’s
historic collections and buildings. The residency program has
attracted artists across mediums especially those with an
interest in historic collections, architecture, environmental art,
Philadelphia history, historic homes and water ways. Artists
Lewis Colburn and You Myung Gyun were selected to be Glen
Foerd’s resident artists.
Lewis Colburn recently installed four sculptural pieces inside
the mansion inspired by his research into Glen Foerd’s history
and architectural changes over time. He utilized 3-D printing to
capture Glen Foerd plaster and column details. A public art
opening for Lewis’s work will be held on Sunday, April 24th
(see interior for details).
Detail image of Lewis Colburn’s “An Evening”
Artist You Myung Gyun will be working over the next several
months on an outdoor installation inspired by the mansion’s
visible exterior architecture. Both Lewis and Gyun’s work
will be on display for the next year.
PLAYSPACE
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Renovating the garden house into a children's playhouse would provide the
community and our visitors with a drop-in free form play space that would
encourage active imagination and physical activity, while providing families
with a safe and serene place to play on a regular basis.
A community task force will work with the design team to help form a
consensus regarding priorities for the space. The task force will include
residents, Glen Foerd partners, elected officials, neighborhood business
owners, educators, and of course, children!
BECOME A FRIEND OF GLEN FOERD ON THE DELAWARE
Visit www.glenfoerd.org for membership benefits, or to become a member. You can also become a member by completing and mailing this form.
Please select membership level:
Name __________________________________________________ Membership Level ___________________________________________________
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Mail this form with payment to: Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114
Comments or questions? Call (215) 632-5330
Glen Foerd on the Delaware is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your membership is tax deductible.
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New and Renewing Friends
September 1, 2015 through March 21, 2016
FOERDERER
Crown Holdings, Inc.
MACALESTER
Mr. & Mrs. James O’Brien (U)
Jowitt & Rodgers Co. (U)
Mary M. Murphy, Ph.D. (U)
VICI KID
Edward Rice
James & Ana Mai Trainor (U)
The Ramey Family
Marjorie Bujak
Mr. & Mrs. William Gibbons
Linda Mellon-Hogan (U)
Maryellen McNish
Robert & Kathleen Jaskowiak
Foerd Ames (N)
GARDEN LOVER
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Showler
Colleen Sharp
Anne & Joseph Hill
Anthony Pincherri
Kathy & Tony Radwanski
Arlene L. Goldberg
Carol Talley
John Guinter
Suzanne Gajkowski (U)
Anthony M. Pedicino, DDS., PC
Linda Barron (U)
Barbara Hannon
Connie Roman (U)
Marianne M. Woodland
Steve Spitalniak (N)
Henry & Jacqueline Conroy (U)
Richard & Ann Marie Dinan
Dr. William Gretzula
William & Dori Colton
Rosa DeBraun (U)
Meredith Ward (N)
Shirley & Jim MacClay
Suzanne & Robert Zlotnick
RIVER WATCHER
Robert & Josephine Edwards (U)
Dr. Benjamin Champion
Lois Small (N)
Barbara Suelke
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Pody (U)
Robert F. McConnell
Mary Mann (N)
Cynthia Ferguson (N)
David Maier
Thomas Maroney
Honorable John & Mrs. Lillian Poserina
Michelle Lynham
DOG WALKER
Frank C. Carey
Roseanne Duzinski
Gordon Dunlop (U)
Francis Berna (N)
Mr. & Mrs. William Doty
Letitia & Jim Edwards
The Halas Family
Elizabeth Borland
James & Lennie Metka
John & JoAnn Campbell (N)
Mary Carroll Johansen
Ms. Gloria Samocki
Nance Kerns
Dorothy & Richard Wyszynski
Robin Eisman
Tina Ross (U)
John & Joyce McKeough
Kathleen Gall (U)
Christopher &Debbie Riley
Sheila Grossman
Julia Herrmann
Mrs. Joan Davis
Louis Iatarola
Daniel Earley
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Simpson
BIRD WATCHER
Anne Marie Glenn
Edy Manrodt-Fry
David Buchanan
Mary C. Manz
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Rysak
Marizita Seher
Elizabeth Miller
Benjamin Serianni
Jo Anne Tempest
Mrs. Helen T. Kane
Loretta Shore
Carol L. Clarke
Barbara Tittermary
Patricia Ryan
Audrey Walmsley
Dolores E. Lyszkowski
Eleanor Sharp
Gloria Smith
Margaret M. McCusker
Paul & Alma Dallas
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis McCloskey
Ms. Gloria Hering
Chris & Lisa Murphy (N)
Laura Bertholf (N)
Rosa Waninger
Bernadette Liddell (N)
Katherine M. Gunn
Gerald Brace
Rita Smith
Jacqueline Bretz
U—Upgrade; N–New
Mrs. Beatrice M. Siliquini
Mary Apice
Rosemary Richards
Dave Briegel
Walter Weismann
William & Joan English
Robert Levitsky
Marie Litvinas
Joan Sabatini
Barbara Wiedenmann
Diane Brennan
Dorothy Oczkowski
Shirley Malitz
Edward Haney
NEWLYWEDS
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Case
Mr. & Mrs. George Gerlach
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Smyth
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Cary
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Beirne
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tumolo
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Burton
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Tuthill
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Benes
Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Love
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Fishman
Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Pierre Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Parise
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Thome
BRIDE & GROOM
Joshua Wilson & Adrienne Swanstrom
Jena Shaw & Bob Tronieri
Linda Mani & Jason George
Jennifer Love & Matt Tannery
Nicole Nocito & Jason Clayton
Vanessa Oren & Aaron Mapes
Brianna Durkin & Matthew Petruzzi
Lindsey D‘Angelo & Ryan Umberger
Jennifer Gray & Ryan Shields
Grace Panes & Mark Antonio
Amber Shaver & John Anello
Alexandra Henning & Michael Gerhardt
Jess Krader & Greg Blass
Christine Marzan & Richard Shephard
Gabrielle Dolceamore & Mark Weinberg
Martyna Wegrzyn & Kyle Werder
Allison Bonaccorsi & Sam Wilton
Candace Henry & Donovan Matsumiya
YOUNG FRIEND
Lynsey Lehr (N)
Deirdre Ginter (N)
Zachary Schagrin (N)
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Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Glen Foerd Conservation Corp.
5001 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-632-5330
www.glenfoerd.org
[email protected]
Call office to update your mailing information.
Glen Foerd is a Fairmount Park property operated
by the Glen Foerd Conservation Corp. in
cooperation with Philadelphia Parks and
Recreation and supported in part by the
Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Look Inside. . .
July 30, 2016
Tickets on sale now!
Laylight Restoration Progress
Reimagining the Garden House
Farm Fresh CSA Sign-ups
Spring & Summer Programs
. . . and more!
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