Centre Furnace Mansion
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Centre Furnace Mansion is located at: 1001 east College Avenue The mansion was the home of the ironmaster for Centre Furnace,
the first charcoal iron furnace in Centre County. It was in this home that
the documents were signed that created the Pennsylvania State University.
When you tour the museum it is furnished to reflect the time from 1842 to 1891
when ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family resided here. There are many fine
furnishings that not only reflect the family, but also the history of the town.
There is one room with displays of the old furnace. It tells the history
and the importance to the town that the Furnace was. Centre Furnace Village includes the Centre Furnace Mansion,
furnace stack, and surrounding eight acres. The National Register site
represents a small portion of the late eighteenth century iron-making village
once located here. Its interpretation is based on historical documentation
and archaeological research, and includes carefully landscaped grounds with
walkways and period gardens. KAT'S VIEW There were some interesting fans here. They were made
someplace in Southeast Asia. There was an old grater in the kitchen that
looked interesting. There were also several pieces of Iron Ore. They
had a model of the house and inside it there was a tiny mouse and a tiny mouse
trap. They also had a ghost hung up in the model's window!
State College, PA 16801
Voice: 814-234-4779
Web Site: www.centrecountyhistory.org
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