Gibson House (Jamestown, Pennsylvania)
The Gibson House, also known as The Mark Twain Manor, is an historic home which is located in Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
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| Location | 210 Liberty St., Jamestown, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 41°29′5″N 80°26′24″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1855 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002430[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1978 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
History and architectural features
Built in 1855, the Gibson House is a two-story, square brick residence with a hipped roof and central cupola. The design displays elements of the Greek Revival, Italianate, and Georgian styles. Also located on the property is a contributing carriage house.[2]
The house was converted to restaurant use during the mid-1950s, and is now owned by a community foundation.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2007-07-21. Retrieved 2012-03-22. Note: This includes BJ. Olsson (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Gibson House" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-22.
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