Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion
Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion, April 1990
Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion is located in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion
Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion is located in the United States
Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion
LocationOff PA 45, S of Centre County line, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°42′13″N 78°0′47″W / 40.70361°N 78.01306°W / 40.70361; -78.01306
Arealess than one acre
Built1834
Architectural styleFederal
MPSIndustrial Resources of Huntingdon County, 1780--1939 MPS
NRHP reference No.90000409[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 20, 1990

The Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion, also known as the Lyon Mansion, is an historic, American home that is located in Franklin Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

History and architectural features

Built in 1834 as the ironmaster's mansion at Pennsylvania Furnace, this historic structure is a 2+1⁄2- to 4-story, L-shaped, limestone dwelling that was designed in the Federal style. The 3+1⁄2-story front facade features a center entrance framed by a transom and sidelights. Also located on the property is a contributing privy.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes Deborah L. Suciu (July 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Pennsylvania Furnace Mansion" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-11-28.

External links

US National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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