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Idlewild
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National Register of Historic Places

Idlewild

Also known as Furness Summer Cottage

On the National Register since 201313 years
Listed 2013Upper Providence Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Idlewild

Idlewild, at 110 Idlewild Ln. (Upper Providence Township), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2013. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1.3 acres.

What it isHouse in Media, Pennsylvania. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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110 Idlewild Ln. (Upper Providence Township), Upper Providence Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Idlewild

Is Idlewild on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 8, 2013 (Register number 13000255).

Is Idlewild a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Benjamin West Birthplace, 2.1 miles away.

Can you visit Idlewild?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.