The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (aka Landmarks) founded in 1931, maintains and preserves four historic house museums in the region around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. These are:
- Powel House
- Grumblethorpe
- Physick House
- Waynesborough
These are open for the education and enjoyment of the public and its members.
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