Then: The Louella Mansion, the 1865 mansion of J. Henry Askin, pictured here while it was a hotel in 1905.
Today: The mansion hasn't changed much, though a 2-story porch has been added to its front.

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Then: The Louella Mansion.
Today: The development of the lawn makes this view difficult to photograph today; a fence is now in the way.

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Then: "'Louella' in summer, Armitage School in winter."
Today: The building remains in an excellent state of restoration.

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Then: The Louella Hotel. It is hard to say if these colors are authentic.
Today: The mansion's lawn has been developed with the addition of Louella Court and various shops.

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Then: The "Woodcrest" estate in Radnor.
Today: The mansion is in great condition serving as an administration building for Cabrini College.

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Then: "The Garden with Fountain, Sundial and Pergola of 'Woodcrest'."
Today: The Woodcrest estate has been altered greatly with the growth of Cabrini College.

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Then: Woodcrest, as seen from its driveway.
Today: Notice how many of the trees in the almost 100 year old postcard still stand, and are much larger today.

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Then: "Crestlinn."
Today: This is the gatehouse and pond at the entrance of the Woodcrest estate, now part of Cabrini College.

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Then: "Panhurst," one of the most interesting estates in Wayne. It stood on North Wayne Avenue.
Today: The main house burned down in the 1960s, and the land is now used by the Church of the Saviour. The Panhurst gatehouse still stands.

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Then: The Walmarthon estate, St. Davids.
Today: The mansion is now home to the administration of Eastern University.

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Then: One of the area's most interesting landmarks: "Ye Olde Mille" at Walmarthon.
Today: It is no longer called "Ye Olde Mille," but the waterwheel is still active today.

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Then: A residence in St. Davids.
Today: The house is now a part of Eastern University.

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Then: The Waldheim estate, as seen from its gates on Radnor Street Road.
Today: The mansion no longer stands, but the stone entryway still welcomes visitors.

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Then: The entrance of Waldheim. Note the urns atop the stone pillars.
Today: The urns no longer sit on the pillars.

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Then: The Laurent residence, St. Davids.
Today: The house and pillars still stand on Chamounix Rd, though this view has been obscured by newer houses which have been built on the lawn.

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Then: A "Flemish House" on Beechtree Lane in North Wayne.
Today: This house still stands. It is one of about seven of this style in the neighborhood.

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Then: House on the corner of Louella Avenue and Conestoga Road.
Today: The house still stands, but is surrounded by many more trees.

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Then: A residence in Strafford, located across from the Strafford Train Station.
Today: The house is now The Goddard School.

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Then: The house known as "Sunnybank" in Strafford. Its location is unknown.

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Then: Sunnybrook Farm in Radnor. Its location is unknown.

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Then: The "Fountain in Garden" at Sunnybrook Farm.

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