Fonthill Castle

In the foreground of the legendary haunted woods of Doylestown, Pennsylvania reins Fonthill Castle where photographer Michael Brooks reflects on the architectural water elements of the grounds. The dual image photographic styles come to life in the romantic classical pond and moats surrounding the Castle. The Castle features a reflecting pond and moat water basins around with rich hues and elaborate details reflect this national historic landmark. Henry Chapman Mercer, a renowned archaeologist, tile maker, and collector of Pennsylvanian pre-industrial household utensils wrote of his home, Fonthill: "The house was planned by me, room by room, entirely, from the interior, the exterior not being considered until all the rooms had been imagined and sketched, after which blocks of clay representing the rooms were piled on a table, set together and modeled into a general outline. After a good many changes in the profile of the tower, roofs, etc., a plaster of Paris model was made to scale, and used until the building was completed."  Click images for larger view and additional information.