Wynnestay

Wynnestay or Wynnstay is an historic, American residence that is one of the oldest extant houses located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wynnestay
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
(1973 photograph)
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Location	5125 Woodbine Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	39°59′38.5″N 75°13′49.5″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1689, 1904
Architect	Walter Smedley
Architectural style	Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No.	08001270[1]
Added to NRHP	December 30, 2008

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 and is available for touring by appointment only.

History and architectural features

This two-and-a-half-story house was built in 1689 as the residence of Dr. Thomas Wynne, the personal physician of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Wynne was also the first Speaker of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly.^[2]

The land surrounding Wynnestay was developed starting around 1895 with the encouragement of Pennsylvania Railroad President George B. Roberts, and the building of the nearby Wynnefield Station. The house was extensively renovated in 1904, with the addition of a large ell that was designed by Walter Smedley.^[3]

The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, and is available for touring by appointment only.