The mansion was built in 1870 by a local architect Missoura B. Houpt, as his private residence. Frederick Stegmaier, president of the Stegmaier Brewery, purchased the mansion in 1906 where it remained in the Stegmaier family until the late 1940's. In 2001, Joseph Matteo acquired the mansion and meticulously restored it to its former opulence. The Victorian Homes magazine recently had a very nice article on the mansion which I thought I would share. It is truely a most beautiful piece of victorian magic !!!
It is quite a big deal to have a 15 page spread in this magazine !!
the outside of the mansion
this is such a great tribute to this mansion ..........
the beautiful formal dining room for a nine-course victorian banquet, high tea, cocktail party or formal dinner
sooo elegant .......
the mantelpiece, made from both marble and carved wood, in the Gentlemen's Parlor
the kitchen .......
the Amelia Suite....lavishly decorated and one of the most popular rooms ......
gorgeous stained glass windows.......
the gardens .........
directions to Wilkes-Barre .......
info on staying at the mansion .........
photos came from the article at http://www.victorianhomesmag.com/ - you can read more on their website
More information can also be found on the mansion's website......photos...history.....
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Hi Rosemary
Re: The title font color - The ability to change it on Fonts and Colors varies with the type of template - this one appears to be a on-blogger template - no 897 ??
You may have to change something in a stylesheet. I do NOT know. Perhaps asking this question on the Blogger Forum, may help, as someone else may use this style template.
BTW - love your blog.
glad you are enjoying it !! just posted our snow pix today...we got hit pretty hard! thank god for my neighbor and his snowblower or I would be in trouble!! Sounds confusing to change it so guess I will leave as is...just thought it would look better black but will be okay. I am still learning alot with these blogs but it's getting to look nice. Thanx again !!!
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