Keystone Hall, Executive Mansion, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1900 ' S Postcard
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3166522 | Type: Printed (Lithograph) |
| Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907) |
Beautiful Early Post Card This postcard is unused. In 1864, the Commonwealth purchased a three-story brick townhouse at Front and Barbara Streets for use as a new Executive Residence. Andrew Curtin was its first occupant. Realizing that the house was too small for State receptions, Curtin's successor, John White Geary, added in 1867 a three-story brick twin to the original house next door. In the late 1880's Governor James A. Beaver declaring that the two brick townhouses were too old ...fashioned architecturally unified the two facades through the application of an ornate Queen Anne-styled brownstone facade and named the building "Keystone Hall." The mansion continued as the home of Pennsylvania's Chief Executives until it was demolished in 1960 when plans were afoot to build a new Governor's Mansion, now located at Front and Maclay Streets. It is in very good condition with no bends, folds or tears.I make every attempt to provide a good photo and an accurate description. Please email with questions or concerns before bidding or leaving feedback. Shipping is Extra for International! Please email me within 3 days of end of auction so that I can get your item packed and ready to ship I do combine shipping - see check out instructions in shipping and payment tab. Bid Now!
