Vernon-Wister House
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Vernon-Wister House | |
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| Location |
5708 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Built | 1803 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
The Vernon-Wister House is a historic house in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1803 by James Matthews, from whom John Wister purchased it in 1812. His son, John Wister, was a member of Congress and lived in Vernon until his death in 1883.
The Vernon-Wister House is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
References
- Jenkins, Charles Francis. The Guide Book to Historic Germantown, Prepared for the Site & Relic Society. 1926.
- Marion, John Francis. Bicentennial City: Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia. The Pyne Press, Princeton, 1974.
Coordinates: 40°02′09″N 75°10′35″W / 40.0357°N 75.1763°W
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