For Preservation Partners

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Our
Stance

In response to public interest, the Painter’s Folly Preservation Alliance wishes to clarify our longstanding approach regarding the preservation and stewardship of Painter’s Folly.

We are sensitive to the cost to Chadds Ford Township taxpayers and to the lack of public programming and accessibility, and we are committed to advocating for the long-term preservation of the building by securing a preservation partner to steward it and maintain public access.

In lieu of a public auction, Chadds Ford Township may convey or lease the property to eligible entities, including non-profit organizations, the Commonwealth, or a school or institutional district.

Resources for Potential Partners

If you are an eligible Preservation Partner interested in leasing or owning Painter's Folly through conveyance, these resources are for you!

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Second Class Township Code

Chadds Ford Township is a Class II Township and falls under the Second Class Township Code. The following section of the code, Article XV and Section 1503: Real Property, outlines the options available to Chadds Ford Township should it decide to dispose of the property.

Co-Stewardship Models in Delaware County

Eighteen historic sites in Delaware County are municipally owned but operated by a separate organization, such as a friends group, historical society, or other nonprofit.

Learn how neighboring municipalities operate their historic sites.

Community Stakeholders

The preservation of Painter’s Folly is about protecting a shared cultural legacy that continues to shape the surrounding community. These stakeholders represent the places and organizations directly impacted by Painter’s Folly’s historical significance and potential for public accessibility.