1885 Second Empire – Mechanicsburg, PA
8/2/17
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Posted on OHD: 8/2/17. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
112 S Market St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Located in Mechanicsburg Borough, welcome to the Hauck House. The Brownstone steps lead you to the regal entry arched double wood doors. Step through the inlaid marble floored vestibule to the grand hall of this Second Empire styled home. You find yourself surrounded by 1885 craftmanship of beauty. The home exhibits popular architectural features and finishes affordable only to the wealthy of the construction time period. The three story home features: carved mantels, built-in cabinetry, cherry floors, inlaid wood floors, early wallpaper, rosette plinth blocks, raised wood panels, turned wood balusters, curved handrails, decorative newel posts, high ceilings, elaborate baseboards, wooden 6 over 6 windows, built-in window shutters from privacy, colored glass in various windows, transoms above interior doors, much of the early hardware and brass exists. The Initials G.W.H Jr, believed to be son of original owner, can be found within the stairwell leading to the roof. Marble flooring and cherry hardwood accent the floor finishes. This could be a 4 or 5 bedroom home, it offer a true water closet, two full baths, one half bath, formal living room, formal dining room, various service rooms could be home offices or dens or craft areas. Laundry is located on the 2nd level. Charming side porch, a 2 car garage and flower gardens at the rear of the home. The home could be divided into a 2 or 3 unit structure. See virtual tour for more interior views of this century old home.
5 Bed ∙ 2.5 Bath ∙ 4,800 Sq Ft
Was Listed With
Paul & Renee Moats
RE/MAX
(717) 761-6300
Reference Links
State: Pennsylvania | Region: Northeast (Middle Atlantic) | Associated Styles or Type: Second Empire | Period & Associated Styles: Second Empire (1855-1885), Victorian Era |

























