For the first time in more than 80 years, the public will be able to step inside historic Lynnewood Hall.
The 110-room estate, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, will open its doors during Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE, a one-of-a-kind floral exhibition inspired by HBO’s “The Gilded Age.”
The event will run from Sept. 25 through Oct. 4, and tickets are now on sale.
The exhibition marks a major milestone in the preservation of Lynnewood Hall, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience one of America’s most remarkable Gilded Age estates while supporting its ongoing restoration.
Throughout the mansion, guests will find spectacular, fresh-floral mannequins inspired by characters and fashions from the HBO show. The installations will be created by leading local floral designers and displayed throughout the historic property.
“We’re delighted to bring Fleurs de Villes THE GILDED AGE to Lynnewood Hall, one of the most extraordinary surviving estates of the Gilded Age,” said Karen Marshall, Co-founder of Fleurs de Villes. “Its remarkable architecture and rich history create the perfect backdrop for celebrating the beauty, artistry and storytelling of HBO’s The Gilded Age. Through the incredible creativity of Philadelphia’s floral community, we’re excited to invite visitors to step inside this iconic world in an entirely new way and support the restoration and preservation of Lynnewood Hall.”
Built between 1897 and 1899 for industrialist Peter A.B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall is the second-largest surviving Gilded Age mansion in the U.S.
Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation had stepped in with long-term goals to rescue and completely restore the decaying “American Versailles.”
Lynnewood Hall, a 110-room gilded age mansion known for its charm, has not been touched in nearly 30 years. Now, a preservation project is leading efforts to restore the old gem. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the details and takes us inside the mansion.
“Opening Lynnewood Hall to the public for the first time in more than 80 years is far more than an event—it is a milestone in one of America’s most significant preservation stories. Through our partnership with Fleurs de Villes and HBO’s The Gilded Age, visitors will experience the beauty, artistry, and history of this extraordinary estate while directly supporting its restoration. Every guest becomes part of Lynnewood Hall’s next chapter, helping ensure this architectural masterpiece can once again inspire future generations as a place of culture, education, and preservation,” said Edward Thome, Executive Director of Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation
For more information on the exhibition, visit fleursdevilles.com/philadelphia, for more on Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation visit lynnewoodhallpreservation.org.