Matthew C.
9/28/2025
Tour guide was great. The house is amazing. Sand and gravel glued to walls. Pocket window shutters. Amazing wood working. So much history. One of the first styles of A/C. Definitely worth the...
Asa Packer Mansion
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[1 - 99] Packer Hill Rd
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
The Asa Packer Mansion Museum in Jim Thorpe, PA is a historic landmark that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of Asa Packer, a prominent philanthropist and railroad magnate. Built in 1861, this impressive three-story mansion features 18 rooms and over 11,000 square feet of living space, showcasing the architectural brilliance of Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan.
Thanks to the generosity of Asa Packer's daughter, Mary Packer Cummings, the mansion has been preserved as a memorial to her father and his achievements. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the mansion has been open to the public since 1956, allowing visitors to explore its rich history and learn about the significant contributions made by Asa Packer to the local community and the United States as a whole.
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Eloy Y.
10/12/2024
Built in 1861, this Victorian Italianate architecture-style home was constructed over a span of two years at a total cost of $14,000 dollars. The Asa Packer Mansion listed as a National Historic...
Brittany K.
9/28/2024
This was absolutely the highlight of our day in Jim Thorpe! Such a stunning home with amazing history and it's incredibly well preserved. Our tour guide was very passionate about the subject and...
Sanjay G.
6/25/2023
You can't miss Victorian homes around Jim Thorpe. Two well-known landmarks were the Asa Packer Mansion and Harry Packer Mansion. Asa Packer mansion was completed in 1861 and was the home of Asa...
Emma P.
9/8/2022
Such a unique place! It offers a lot of history to the town and the tour was good. It's amazing how the majority of the original pieces are in such good condition. No wonder they do not allow...
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