
Chester County Day visitors line up at the 1949 stone home of Bill and Kathleen Penney in East Bradford. The Colonial Revival residence sits atop the highest elevation in West Chester, offering sweeping views.
In sharp contrast to the cloudy skies, the 76th Annual Chester County Day elicited sunny reactions from the throngs of participants who enjoyed stepping back in time on Saturday, Oct. 1. For regional residents, the much-anticipated fall ritual of visiting grand homes steeped in history would not be deterred by an inhospitable weather forecast. Most brought rain gear ...