Editing Glen Foerd (section)

== History ==

=== River Road Estates ===

The Delaware River above Philadelphia was once lined with estates:
* Wealthy Philadelphians' country retreats
* River transportation access
* Scenic and cooling in summer
* Most now demolished

=== Construction ===

Glen Foerd developed over time:
* '''1850s:''' Original house built
* '''1902-1903:''' Major expansion by Tonner family
* Victorian Gothic architecture
* Elaborate interiors

=== Charles Macalester Tonner ===

'''Charles Macalester Tonner''' transformed the estate:
* Textile manufacturer
* Major 1902-1903 renovation
* Current mansion appearance
* Lavish entertaining

=== Florence Tonner ===

'''Florence Tonner''' (1874-1973):
* Lived at Glen Foerd for decades
* Preserved the estate
* Planned for public use
* Died at age 98

=== Public Access ===

* '''1980s:''' Estate became public
* Nonprofit conservation
* Cultural programming
* Preservation ongoing