Henry Chapman Mercer

Henry Chapman Mercer (June 24, 1856 – March 9, 1930) was an American archeologist, artifact collector, tile-maker, and designer of three distinctive poured concrete structures: Fonthill, his home; the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works; and the Mercer Museum.

This article is about the American archaeologist. For the former Anglican Dean of Perth, Western Australia, and fraudster, see Henry Mercer (priest).
Henry Chapman Mercer
BornJune 24, 1856 (1856-06-24)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedMarch 9, 1930 (1930-03-10) (aged 73)
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
Known forTile
Notable workPennsylvania State Capitol (floors)
Casino at Monte Carlo
Kykuit
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
MovementArts and Crafts Movement influence
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