Home built by trailblazing woman lists in Philadelphia. See what makes it special
A gorgeous mid-century modern home that’s landed on the real estate market in Philadelphia has an impressive secret: The home was the brainchild of Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher, the first licensed female architect in the City of Brotherly Love and one of the first licensed female architect in Pennsylvania, the listing on Compass announced.
Listing price is $1.999 million.
“Designed and built in 1954 by landmark architect Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher as the home and residence for her and her husband, noted landscape architect Horace Teller Fleisher,” the listing said.
“Elizabeth is noted for designing Parkway House in 1952, one of the first post-war luxury apartment buildings in Philadelphia next door to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Elizabeth partnered with Gabriel Roth in 1941 to establish the Roth & Fleisher firm, they worked together until she retired in 1968.”
This particular five-bedroom, three-bathroom house is the paragon of timeless elegance with a “Mad Men,” vintage-like feel across its 2,980-square-feet.
Features that stand out in the residence, per the listing, include:
Floor-to-ceiling fireplace
Three garden sheds
Covered porches
Sun deck
Terrace
Gated
Firepit
Space
The fireplace is the centerpiece of the entire home and was built by famous furniture maker Wharton Esherick, the listing says.
“Elizabeth was friends with some of the most influential and famous sculptors, furniture designers, and artists of her time,” Compass listing agent Tim Owen said to Realtor.com.
This story was originally published May 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM with the headline "Home built by trailblazing woman lists in Philadelphia. See what makes it special."