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Packer, Asa, Mansion

Packer, Asa, Mansion is a historic place in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001765.

Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PennsylvaniaListed December 30, 1974NRIS #74001765★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Packer, Asa, Mansion?

The Asa Packer Mansion is a historic house museum on Packer Road in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States. Completed in 1861, it was the home of Asa Packer (1805–1879), a coal and railroad magnate, philanthropist, and founder of Lehigh University. Asa Packer was also a major contributor in the Lehigh Valley Railroad system. The mansion is one of the best preserved Italianate Villa homes in the United States, with original Victorian furnishings and finishes. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.

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Listing details

Name
Packer, Asa, Mansion
City
Jim Thorpe
County
Carbon County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001765
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.86456, -75.73844
When was Packer, Asa, Mansion listed on the National Register?

Packer, Asa, Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974.

Where is Packer, Asa, Mansion located?

Packer, Asa, Mansion is located in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.86456, -75.73844. See the map above.

Is Packer, Asa, Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Packer, Asa, Mansion is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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