Area Special Events Site Library: Western Suburbs
American Helicopter Museum & Ed. Center
Capacity: 175 Dinner/250 Reception
The American Helicopter Museum opened in 1996, is housed in a former helicopter plant hangar. The museum holds a collection of 35 helicopters, photos, “hands on” exhibits and an extensive library.
Contact: Jo Beth Marihugh
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA 19380
610.436.9600 / 610.436.8642 / Fax Attn: Jo
URL: www.helicoptermuseum.org
Appleford
Capacity: 100 Dinner/150 Reception indoors - 200 outdoors
Estate house is an example of early Pennsylvania farmhouse architecture. Situated on 22-acre arboretum and bird sanctuary. Large living and dining rooms with adjoining flagstone terrace. Series of formal gardens designed by landscape architect, Thomas Sears.
Contact: Penne Somers
770 Mt. Moro Rd.
Villanova, PA 19085
610.527.4280
URL: www.partyspace.com
Bolingbroke
Capacity: 30 Dinner/100 Reception
Colonial fieldstone house 15 miles from Center City. Original section inscribed 1727. Renovated and enlarged by Main Line builder, R. Brognard Okie. 8 acres of formal lawn and garden. Owned by St. Martin’s Church.
Contact: Leigh Harvey
400 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
610.688.3048
URL: www.partyspace.com
The Grange Estate
Capacity: basically an outdoor facility – there is no sitting or eating inside
150 guests – outside only
A unique complex of mansion, gardens, outbuildings and woodland reflecting an 18th to 19th century gentleman’s country estate. Property first developed in 1682 by Henry Lewish , a Welsh Quaker. First section of the mansion built in 1700 (present dining room); library and stair hall added in 1730. Owned by John Ross at the time of the American Revolution and renamed the Grange after General Lafayette’s home in France. Estate was host to Lafayette, Knox, Mifflin and George Washington, who referred to it in his dairy. 10 acres surrounded by a hardwood forest. An acre of formal garden surrounded by boxwood contains a rose garden, a knot garden and an herb garden with fifty different herbs. Three historic trees, over 200 years old, front the garden – a cucumber magnolia, Japanese pagoda and a gingko. Entire house and veranda available for parties.
Contact: Carol Urich 215 877-4681 / 610.446.4958
Box 853
Myrtle Ave. at Warwick Road
Havertown, PA 19083
Merion Tribute House
Capacity: 175 Dinner/200 Reception
A beautiful Gothic Revival Museum built in 1919, Merion Tribute House includes a ballroom, lounge, Legion Room and terrace.
Contact: Colette Speakman
625 Hazelhurst Ave.
Merion, PA 19066
610.664.1267
Email: info@tributehouse.com
URL: www.tributehouse.com
The Willows
Capacity: 150
This three story mansion set on 47 acres includes a spacious reception area, dining room and solarium.
Contact: Mary Conahan
490 Darby-Paoli Rd.
Wayne, PA 19087
610.964.9288
URL: www.partyspace.com
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