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In 1908, Henry Mercer began building Fonthill Castle with hand-mixed concrete; the 44-room Pennsylvania home is now a museum
Constructed between 1908 and 1910 by Henry Chapman Mercer, Fonthill Castle is a stunning edifice made from hand-mixed concrete and built with the help of unskilled workers. With 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, and eclectic architectural influences, it showcases an a…
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<li>In 1908, Henry Mercer began building Fonthill Castle with hand-mixed concrete; the 44-room Pennsylvania home is now a museum</li></ul>
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