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Ryerss Museum and Library

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A descendent of Nicholas Waln, one of the original Pennsylvania settlers who came to Philadelphia with William Penn on the Welcome in 1682, Joseph Waln Ryerss built his opulant summer retreat, Burholme, on 85 acres in 1859. The Ryerss Museum displays family objects in the original house and objects collected by the family in its Horace Trumbauer designed 1921 galleries. The library is located on the second floor of the mansion. Originally, this space was shared by the two main bedrooms and the family library. Today, the Library at Ryerss has a wide variety of current best sellers, classics, non-fiction, periodicals, and local history.

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    Ryerss Museum and Library

    7370 Central Avenue
    Burholme Park, Fox Chase
    Philadelphia, PA 19111

    Phone: 215-685-0544   |   Official Website

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    08/14/10	Author Event at Ryerss Museum and Library Ryerss Museum and Library
    04/11/10	A Slide Lecture on Rittenhouse Square Ryerss Museum and Library
    03/28/10	Easter Egg Hunt Ryerss Museum and Library
    02/07/10	Make A Sailor's Valentine Ryerss Museum and Library
    10/31/09	Trick or Treat at Ryerss Ryerss Museum and Library
    08/29/09	The China Trade of the Waln Ryerss Families Ryerss Museum and Library
    08/09/09	Calling All Amateur Conchologists Ryerss Museum and Library
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at Ryerss Museum and Library Ryerss Museum and Library