Lynnewood Hall is a Neoclassical hall in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania. Built in 1899, it was designed by Horace Trumbauer, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation.
Location: Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Elkins Park, Cheltenham Township
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2656, SRC-2657 - Designed by Horace Trumbauer
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2656, SRC-2062 - Built in 1899
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2656, SRC-2060 - Architectural style: Neoclassical
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2062, SRC-2657, SRC-6857, SRC-6858 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2060, SRC-2658, SRC-2061, SRC-6859 - Owned by Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation
confidence 85/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2062, SRC-2060, SRC-6860, SRC-6861, SRC-10149
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10149 — The Philadelphia Inquirer — Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park has been sold and saved (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2060 — Lynnewood Hall — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2061 — National Register of Historic Places, Weekly List 2025-08-15 — National Park Service (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2062 — Historic Lynnewood Hall Mansion Purchased by Foundation — AIA Philadelphia (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2656 — Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation — History (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2657 — Hidden City Philadelphia — Effort to Save Lynnewood Hall Takes a Big Step Forward With Sale (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2658 — The Sentinel (Lewistown) — Hometown ties shape national preservation effort (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6857 — House of the Week: Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park – Philadelphia Magazine (Tier 2, news/magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6858 — Lynnewood Hall: An Abandoned Elkins Park Historic Mansion – MONTCO Today (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6859 — Federal Register – National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions (Tier 1, official register notice; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6860 — The Chestnut Hill Local — Preservationists take ownership of Lynnewood Hall (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6861 — Philadelphia Magazine — Now That It's Been Saved, What's Next for Lynnewood Hall? (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Lynnewood Hall?
Lynnewood Hall was designed by Horace Trumbauer.
Where is Lynnewood Hall located?
Lynnewood Hall is located in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania.