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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2Q_historic-swimming-pool-and-terrace_Milford-PA.html
The swimming pool (1923 - 1925) was one of the first landscape features added by Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot when they moved into Grey Towers. It was designed by family friend and designed Chester Aldrich of Delano & Aldrich, who incorporated man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2P_the-bait-box_Milford-PA.html
Original Use: Built as a playhouse for Gifford and Cornelia Pinchot's only child, Gifford Bryce Pinchot, the Bait Box is a stone and frame structure that, in later years, served as a tea room for Cornelia. Named for the family's love of fishing, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2O_the-letter-box_Milford-PA.html
Original Use: When Governor Pinchot worked in residence, the Letter Box housed his clerical staff. Other political activities, such as the planning of campaign and meeting with constituents, took place in this building, thus isolating the office f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G2N_grey-towers_Milford-PA.html
Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistorical LandmarkThis site possesses National significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1963This site administered byForest ServiceU.S. Department of AgricultureNational Histor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18W5_hotel-fauch-re_Milford-PA.html
First established in 1852 as a summer hotel, its restaurant received widespread recognition for innovative French cuisine under the management of Louis Fauch?re, master chef at New York City's famed Delcomonico's Restaurant. He introduced fine ing…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLJT_charles-s-peirce_Milford-PA.html
The noted philosopher, logician, scientist and founder of pragmatism lived in this house from 1887 until his death in 1914. America's most original philosopher and greatest logician, a great part of his work was written here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLHW_pike-county_Milford-PA.html
Formed March 26, 1814 from Wayne County and named for Zebulon M. Pike. Its bluestone and lumber, carried by D & H Canal and by Erie R.R., helped build our nation. Famed for its natural beauty. Near Milford, the county seat, is Gov. Pinchot's Grey …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFPO_milford_Milford-PA.html
Named forold town in Walesformerly calledWells Ferryfounded 1767
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFPL_gifford-pinchot_Milford-PA.html
The noted forester, conservationist and Governor of Pennsylvania two terms in 1923-27, 1931-35, had his ancestral home at Gray Towers, Milford. He is buried in this cemetery. Born in Connecticut, 1865. Died on October 4, 1946.