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Where History Meets Hospitality

Olde Ridge Village brings the past into the present. The land was once part of a 52-acre farmstead in the late 1800s. The original yellow farmhouse, built in 1869, still stands today. Only one outbuilding remains from the original property. The former wagon house features pegged rafters and a brick-and-stone foundation. It now serves as one of the Village Shoppes, home to GiggyBites Bakery for Dogs.

Ridge Road was once called Kaolin Road. It led to the Kaolin Works, known for exporting white potter’s clay worldwide. Early settlers helped shape the area, including William Brinton and Francis Chadsey. Chadsey’s son John founded the first ferry across the Brandywine, creating the name Chadds Ford.

By the early 1900s, Chadds Ford became a popular summer retreat. Artist Howard Pyle taught nearby and inspired the Brandywine School of Art. That tradition continued through three generations of Wyeths.

Today, the Brandywine Valley invites discovery. Scenic roads lead to inns, historic paths, and Olde Ridge Village Shoppes. Welcome to the Brandywine Valley. History lives here, and every visit tells a story.

Founded in 1949 by Joseph Zommick, the firm is now managed by John and Ryan McMahon and has become one of the most successful commercial real estate brokerage companies in the region, with a staff of highly motivated, results oriented professionals. Specializing in the suburban areas surrounding Philadelphia, we offer landlord and tenant representation in commercial office and retail, industrial, multi-family and land development transactions.

Zommick McMahon is much more than just a real estate brokerage firm. We are a team of experienced, consummate professionals who are dedicated to superb customer service. As owners of commercial real estate, we practice what we preach and realize all of the intricacies that come along with ownership. Our 20+ years of land development experience helps our clients achieve the highest value possible for their property

Patrick J. McFadden, AIA is an Emeritus Member of the American Institute of Architects, a Registered Architect, and a Certified Building Code Official and Inspector.

McFadden Architects has had the privilege of serving as architect-of-record and designer for a wide range of building types across the tri-state region and beyond. The firm’s work includes new residential homes and additions, religious institutions, educational facilities and schools, commercial buildings, funeral homes, industrial facilities, and major office complexes.

With deep expertise in architecture and land planning, the firm also specializes in building code analysis and enforcement, accessibility compliance, and FEMA federal disaster recovery funding grant applications.

Notable projects include the first phase of the Pagano Funeral Home, the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, and the McFadden personal residence. McFadden Architects also completed a series of projects for Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, including a master plan, the new parish center and rectory, an education center addition, and consultation on the 1990 church design. Another example of the firm’s commercial work is the former IRC Office Building located at 53 Baltimore Pike in Chester Heights.

I am a strategic advisor with the WSI World network, guiding leaders in the Greater Philadelphia and Wilmington areas through AI adoption, modern search, and digital growth.

My work is strategy-first and human-led. I help organizations make informed decisions before investing time, budget, or trust.  A core part of my work includes Adaptive SEO, WSI World’s trademarked framework. It integrates AI SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) as search continues to evolve.

I work with leadership teams in manufacturing, professional services, and other people-first organizations where trust and responsibility matter. Our first conversation is a thoughtful, no-pressure discussion to assess context, clarify priorities, and determine whether guidance would be helpful.