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In 2002 the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia established Rockland as its new home, and
with the help of the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust completed
its restoration in 2005.
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Constructed circa 1810 by
prominent Philadelphia
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merchant George Thomson, Rockland
survives today as an outstanding and relatively pristine example of
Philadelphia Federal style domestic architecture. It’s
appearance remains essentially unchanged since its construction.
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The building’s fine detailing,
including Chinese Chippendale railings, ornamental plaster work, and an
elliptical staircase, celebrates this Adamesque
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Federalist style, as
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does the neoclassical front portico
with tapered
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columns and double doors beneath an arched
semi-elliptical fanlight.
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The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia has taken great pride in
restoring this historic mansion for the City of Philadelphia.
The Center maintains its administrative offices and carries on its
educational and community-related activities at Rockland.
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