Camp Hill Hall

Camp Hill Hall

Camp Hill Hall, p. 1. 1890–1939. Drexel Family Photo Album, Volume 1, digital resource page 2. Photograph. MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection. Drexel University Archives. 2007029box16_001.

Camp Hill Hall, built in 1882, was the home of Sarah D. Fell Van Rensselaer and her first husband, John R. Fell. The mansion sits northwest of Philadelphia, in Fort Washington.

Explore Van Rensselaer's home through the images below, or view the photo album.

Camp Hill Library, p. 17. 1890–1939. Family Photo Album, Volume 1, digital resource page 18. Photograph. MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection. Drexel University Archives. 2007029box16_017.

Camp Hill Dining Room, p. 16. 1890–1939. Drexel Family Photo Album, Volume 1, digital resource page 17. Photograph. MC.00.001 Drexel Family Collection. Drexel University Archives. 2007029box16_016.

Founder's table

Victorian “Founder’s Table” which belonged to A. J. Drexel. Two short drawers on each side. Leather top panel, massive cabriole legs, round wood drawer pulls. Mid-19th century. Walnut, leather. Bequest of Anthony J. Drexel. The Drexel Founding Collection, Drexel University. 91. 

Escaping the City
Camp Hill Hall