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Hartwood Acres Park

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The Allegheny Parks Commission bought 400 acres (1.6 km) of land and riding trails from Mary (John died in 1945) in 1969, with several stipulations. 1) Mary was to be able to remain in residence until her death as were her servants, 2) The land would never be subdivided, and 3) the county would
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townships. The park also offers a large-stage concert area where the Free Summer Concert Series is held, as well as the Allegheny County Music Festival, and 30 miles (48 km) of trails—horse riding, walking, hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. Hartwood is especially well-known because of
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also purchase her sister Edith's home, which was called Harkaway Farm (This is now the area called the Middle Road Concert Area where the amphitheater is located). Mary died on October 29, 1974, and in 1976 the new park was opened to the public.
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Mary transformed the grounds of her estate into an equestrian arts showcase, building riding trails that extend for miles, show rings, steeplechase layouts, and ivy-covered stables. The stalls of the stables are made of varnished oak.
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mansion (begun in 1927 and completed in 1929), an English style Formal Garden, a cottage, a stable complex, and a gate lodge (erected in 1927). The mansion, designed by
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Purchased by the county in 1969, its special feature is one of the largest and most spectacular country estates in the region. Hartwood consists of a stately
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Eleven large, outdoor sculptures by nationally-known artists co-exist with visitors to the park as part of the permanent collection.
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its now-defunct "Festival of Lights," a large outdoor light display once held during the holiday season to benefit local charities.
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Scenes from the 2014 blockbuster The Fault in our Stars were filmed near the Middle Road entrance to the park.
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for John and Mary Flinn Lawrence, houses a collection of original English and American antiques.
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The pilot episode for the cancelled Twentieth Century Fox Television adaptation of
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feature the Hartwood stables as well as exterior shots of the Hartwood Mansion.
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Hartwood is sited 10 miles (16 km) northeast of
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Hartwood Acres Park is located in Pennsylvania
Hartwood Acres Park is located in the United States
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Coordinates
40°34′05″N 79°55′01″W / 40.568°N 79.917°W / 40.568; -79.917
county park
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
United States
Tudor
Alfred Hopkins
Downtown Pittsburgh
Hampton
Indiana
Mary Flinn Lawrence
Senator William Flinn
manor house
Oxfordshire, England
The Christmas Tree
Sally Field
10th & Wolf
Joe Hill
Eisner Award
Locke & Key
The Pale Blue Eye
Charles Ginnever
Clement Meadmore
Lyman Kipp

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