Woodmont
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Woodmont is a 72 acre (290,000 m²) hilltop estate in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to the Gothic revival mansion on its peak, Woodmont includes tennis courts, a swimming pool, stables, several outbuildings, greenhouses, a stream, and walking paths.
Built for one million dollars in 1892 by steel magnate Alan Wood, the estate is most notably the center of the International Peace Mission movement. Father Divine, a self-proclaimed God was leader of the movement and given the estate by a follower called John Devoute in 1953. His followers renovated the mansion and placed an American flag prominently in front reflecting Father Divine's patriotism. They also added a well-kept garden like those on previous Peace Mission properties. An open house occurred on September 10th, 11th, and 12th, 1953.
Followers made pilgrimage to the estate to see Father Divine until his death in 1965. All furnishings in Father Divine's rooms, including an antiquated television set, have been left as they were on the day of his death. The estate is now a shrine to his life and a meeting place for his few remaining followers.
"Woodmont" is also the name of several cities including Woodmont, Connecticut.