Public ownership On April 11, 1972 Homewood sold the mansion and the surrounding acreage to the Carlisle Area School District, but continued to rent the mansion until 1974 when they could complete their move to a new facility. The residence wold stay vacant while the school district decided what to do with the property. The original plans included building a middle...

Thornwald Estate

Timeline | Thornwald Estate | Public Ownership| Debate over use | Converted mansion into retirement home | Dedication of Thornwald Park |The amphitheater | The land | Historical Resources|Photo Gallery Thornwald Estate The story of Thornwald Park begins with the Sadler family of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Although Thornwald Mansion is privately owned, the grounds for...

Thornwald Photo Gallery

Timeline | Thornwald Estate | Public Ownership| Debate over use | Converted mansion into retirement home | Dedication of Thornwald Park|The amphitheater | The land | Historical Resources |Photo Gallery   Thornwald early 20th c. : Thornwald Mansion Thornwald Mansion Thornwald Mansion Thornwald Mansion Thornwald Mansion Source: Carlisle Parks Department and Carlisle...

Photo Gallery | Thornwald Estate | Public Ownership| Debate over use | The land | Timeline | Historical Resources  Timeline: 1909: Lewis S. Sadler begins construction of “Thornwald” mansion and grounds 1911: Construction completed 1922: Lewis Sadler dies- passes estate to his brother Sylvester B. Sadler 1931: Sylvester Sadler dies- passes estate to...