Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr is named after an estate near Dolgellau in Wales that belonged to Rowland Ellis.
Bryn Mawr is named after an estate near Dolgellau in Wales that belonged to Rowland Ellis.
Bryn Mawr is named after an estate near Dolgellau in Wales that belonged to Rowland Ellis. He was a Quaker who emigrated in 1686 to Pennsylvania from Dolgellau to escape religious persecution.[2][3]
Until 1869 and the coming of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Main Line, the town, located in the old Welsh Tract, was known as Humphreysville. The town was renamed by railroad agent William H. Wilson after he acquired on behalf of the railroad the 283 acres that now compose Bryn Mawr.
In 1893, the first hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, was built on the Main Line by Dr. George Gerhard.[4]
Bryn Mawr has always been highly sought after for its gorgeous estate homes, high-caliber private schools, and amenities like rail service, a top-ranked hospital and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute. But some felt its downtown was pretty much an afterthought until quite recently. No more. With wonderful stores, coffee shops and restaurants, Bryn Mawr has it all.
Why we love it...
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Because this happens!
Because we love Coffee
Luddington Library
Recently renovated, this library is part of the 6 branches Lower Merion Library System.
