Dolobran (Haverford, Pennsylvania)

For other uses, see Dolobran (disambiguation).
Dolobran, in 2013.

Dolobran is a Shingle Style house at 231 Laurel Lane in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Frank Furness for shipping magnate Clement Griscom in 1881, and was expanded at least twice by Furness.[1]: 228  The house and 146-acre (59 hectare) estate served as a summer retreat for Griscom, his wife, and five children.[1]: 229 

It was named for Dolobran, the Welsh manor and estate of Griscom's ancestors.

  1. ^ a b George E. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Cohen and Michael J. Lewis, Frank Furness: The Complete Works (Revised Edition) (New York: Princeton Architectural Press, Inc., 1996).