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1890 – Bloomsburg, PA

Posted on OHD: 6/23/14. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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National Register Property

60 E 5th St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Own a piece of history with this 20 room Queen Anne Victorian on Fifth Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, this was the original home of Paul Wirt, inventor of the fountain pen. The home was a wedding gift to Paul and his wife Sara from her parents. This grand residence features many original features including heavily corbelled chimneys, pocket doors, ornate fretwork, solid oak wainscoting, solid oak built-in cabinetry, gas/electric chandeliers, front and rear staircases, butler bells, stained glass windows and a combination of inlaid hardwood, ceramic tile and marble floor coverings. The three masonry fireplaces boast wood mantels, hand fired figural tiles with decorative cast iron interior liners. Call now to schedule your private showing.
8 Bed · 4 Bath · 6,244 Sq Ft · 0.36 Ac.
Listed With

Kathy Lowe, Century 21 :: 570-784-2821

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