ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM

JIM THORPE, PA

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The Asa Packer Mansion Museum in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is a historic home that was once owned by the famous industrialist and philanthropist, Asa Packer. Built in 1861, the Italianate-style mansion is situated on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and has been restored to its original elegance. The mansion is a two-story, brick and stone structure with a two-story portico, two front towers, and a large wraparound porch.

The mansion houses a variety of artifacts and antiques from the Packer family, including furniture, paintings, silver, porcelain, and other memorabilia. The museum also features a library containing books, photographs, and other documents related to the Packer family. Additionally, visitors can explore the gardens and grounds of the mansion, which include a formal flower garden, a pond, and a stone bridge.

The Asa Packer Mansion Museum offers a variety of educational programs, special events, and guided tours. Visitors can learn about the history of Jim Thorpe and the Packer family through a variety of exhibits and presentations. Additionally, the museum hosts lectures, concerts, and other special events.

The Asa Packer Mansion Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Packer family and the town of Jim Thorpe. The mansion is open for guided tours from May through October and is open for self-guided tours from November through April.

ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in JIM THORPE PA. US MID #8404200268

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

9-14-22, Union Pacific caboose 25743 Built in September, 1975 by International Car in Kenton, OH. Retired on July 28, 1992. Displayed in White Haven, PA.

9-14-22, RBM&N SD40-2 3059 Leading the North Reading Fast Freight north of White Haven, PA. Built 5/79 as Southern Railway 3327, to Norfolk Southern 3327. Norfolk southern rebuilt the unit with a short hood.

9/13/22, industrial switcher on display Tamaqua, PA.

9/13/22, RBM&N SD40-2 3051 Rolling through Tamaqua, PA towards Scranton with 33 cars. Ex. MKT 611 and Union Pacific 3820.

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9-12-22, RBM&N SD40-2 3057 Leading 63 cars of manifest along State Route 443 3.5 miles south of Tamaqua, PA. built in 1/75 it is ex. CNW 6901 and UP 3066.

Contact ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM

telephone: 5703253229

ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM
101 EAST 10TH ST.
JIM THORPE
PA
18229

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ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM Information

MID #	8404200268
Name	ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM
Alternate Name	ASA PACKER MANSION MUSEUM
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.885824, -75.723374
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 025 US Census Tract: 020102 US Census Block: 2004