Chapter II Philadelphia, PA
Chapter II – Philadelphia, PA
About
Founded: 1895
History: The chapter was chartered in 1895 as the CDA’s second chapter. Its most notable project has been the operation of a Federal-style house built by Henry Pratt in 1800 as a museum for almost sixty years.
Former Chapter Project: The chapter operated Lemon Hill Mansion as a house museum from 1957-2016, including providing for the house director and all expenses, and offering education tours. Learn more about the history of Lemon Hill and the Friends of Lemon Hill group.
Ch. II Leadership with their 2019-2020 scholarship recipient, Sarah Lerner. (L to R): Frank Matero, Director of Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, Stuart Weitzman School of Design, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Laura Keim, Lecturer in Historic Preservation, Weitzman School; Sarah Lerner – M.S. degree candidate in Historic Preservation and Recipient of 2019 – 2020 Chapter II Scholarship; Colleen McCauley, President; Ellie Penniman, Treasurer and Past President General; Jane Eppley, Vice President.