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Historian Talk: Wildfair the 2025 Mansion in May
Where: Virtual Program
When:
Thursday, Apr. 10, 6:30pm
Join historian, W. Barry Thomson as he explores the 2025 Mansion in May - Wildfair.
Rich in history, Wildfair’s origins extend over 220 years. Initially a thriving farm and the site of a gristmill, sawmill and millstone workshop, the estate was transformed in 1934 by Elizabeth and Harry Bowly Hollins III. They enlisted the Philadelphia architectural firm Willing, Sims & Talbutt to craft their vision of a refined country retreat. Retaining the original stone farmhouse, they added extensive fieldstone expansions, creating the estate known as Wildfair. Its Colonial charm is accentuated by small-pane casement windows, French doors and bay windows overlooking the estate's serene pond. In the mid-1990s, significant enhancements by architect Hiland Hall Turner and Eberle Builders, Inc. further refined the estate into the sprawling, elegant property it is today.
Sponsored by Chester Library.
Rich in history, Wildfair’s origins extend over 220 years. Initially a thriving farm and the site of a gristmill, sawmill and millstone workshop, the estate was transformed in 1934 by Elizabeth and Harry Bowly Hollins III. They enlisted the Philadelphia architectural firm Willing, Sims & Talbutt to craft their vision of a refined country retreat. Retaining the original stone farmhouse, they added extensive fieldstone expansions, creating the estate known as Wildfair. Its Colonial charm is accentuated by small-pane casement windows, French doors and bay windows overlooking the estate's serene pond. In the mid-1990s, significant enhancements by architect Hiland Hall Turner and Eberle Builders, Inc. further refined the estate into the sprawling, elegant property it is today.
Mansion in May:
Since 1974, Mansion in May has stood as the hallmark fundraiser for Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC), amassing nearly $14 million in support of Morristown Medical Center. This year, Wildfair n Chester, NJ will join the prestigious ranks of historic estates hosting the event and welcoming visitors daily from May 1 to May 31, 2025.