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1856 – Jim Thorpe, PA

10/23/17 23 Comments
Posted on OHD: 10/23/17. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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29 Race St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

unique & rare opportunity to own a piece of history. this historic race street home is on ''stone row'' in downtown jim thorpe. built in 1848 by the founder of the leigh coal & navigation co.,asa packer,the home is one of the 16 homes in the historic row. the home is federal style with italianate details. the home is 3 story w/ 2 rooms on each fl.it has 3 bedrooms,1 bath ,living room/parlor & kitchen. the ''row'' is zoned commercial & can be used for a variety of businesses or as a private residence. jim thorpe is an exciting,vibrant town with much to do. festivals, train rides, mountain bike trails,hiking,the famous st patrick's day parade & so much more bring thousands of visitors a year to this enchanted town.this is the perfect place to live, vacation or retire.
3 Bed 1 Bath
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