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La Ronda (estate)

1920s architecture in the United States1929 establishments in Pennsylvania2009 disestablishments in PennsylvaniaAddison Mizner buildingsBuildings and structures demolished in 2009
Demolished buildings and structures in PennsylvaniaFormer houses in the United StatesGothic Revival architecture in PennsylvaniaHouses completed in 1929Houses in Montgomery County, PennsylvaniaMediterranean Revival architecture in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Main LineSpanish Colonial Revival architecture in FloridaSpanish Revival architecture in the United States
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La Ronda was a mansion and estate in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania from 1929 to 2009. It was originally the home of Percival E. Foerderer, who ran a leather-manufacturing business, and his wife Ethel Brown. The 17,500-square-foot (1,630 m2) Main Line mansion was the last commission by the renowned early 20th century architect Addison Mizner based in Palm Beach, Florida. The residence was built by J.S. Cornell & Son.

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La Ronda (estate)
Roscommon Road, Lower Merion Township

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Roscommon Road 965
19010 Lower Merion Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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