Hollybush Mansion (Whitney Mansion)

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Thomas and Samuel Whitney designed and built Holly Bush Mansion to last for centuries. In 1849 they moved into Holly Bush with their widowed mother. Thomas and Samuel continued to live in Holly Bush throughout their lives, and when Thomas married his wife moved in as well. In 1917 Holly Bush Mansion was sold after George P. Whitney died. 

On June 23 and 25, 1967President Lyndon B. Johnson met with Premier Alexei Kosygin at Holly Bush for nearly 10 hours to discuss tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War. This historical event became known as the Glassboro Summit. President Johnson felt positive about the summit and said: “reasoning together here today was the Spirit of Holly Bush.” 

The Holly Bush Mansion was and still is a grand home. The first floor alone has seven rooms; a parlor, a storage room, a den, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and a summertime dining room. There are ten bedrooms on the second and third floors. The mansion also includes a tower with three balconies, two large porches, and a sun walk.

Hollybush Mansion is located at 39°42'22.9"N 75°07'04.7"W
For more information:
The History of Hollybush Mansion

References:
Nole, Robert D. and Walton, Edward H. The Glassboro Story, 1779-1964. York, PA.: Maple Press, 1964.

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