The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia: With Some Notice of Their Owners and Occupants (1877) is a book written by Thompson Westcott. It is a comprehensive guide to the historic buildings and mansions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and provides a detailed account of their owners and occupants. The book is divided into several chapters, each dedicated to a particular area of the city, such as Society Hill, Germantown, and Chestnut Hill. Each chapter includes descriptions of the buildings, their architectural styles, and their historical significance. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of many of the buildings discussed. The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Philadelphia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.