Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, Pennsylvania

After our hike to Hackers Falls, Eric and I continued our drive north.

Grey Towers National

Historic Site's entrance

is getting a facelift.

Grey Towers was the home of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the US Forest Service and served two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania.

The Gate House is

stately.

Eric points out the cobbled

water channels that flank

the main drive.

This ornamental stone wall is

the focal point at the end of

the main drive.

Gifford Pinchot and his wife, Cornelia, moved to Grey Towers in 1914.  Cornelia made changes in the design and use of the manor.  The estate was used to entertain and advance their conservation, political, and social justice interests.  

The main entrance to the

mansion.

The towers of this Neo-Norman "country home" dissolve into the overcast sky on this sweltering day.  The entrance invites this visitor to take multiple shots...

The green wrought iron trim

reminds me of homes in

New Orleans' French Quarter.

Like many indoor venues, the mansion is closed because of Covid Restrictions.

This is the side entrance.

I think that deliveries were made at this entrance because there's room to pull in and offload supplies for this massive household.

I walk up the stairs toward

the back of the mansion.

I stop part & get a shot of 

the side of the mansion

from higher up.

From this angle, the towers are easy to see.

I get a closer look at the rooflines.

Because of the age of the

 structure, I think that the 

roof is shingled with slate.

The angles & colors are artistic.

The gardens are open to the public.  Eric and I choose to skip the self-guided tour in 94 degree heat.