Packer Mansions HALO Event
Proceeds to benefit: Carbon County Special Olympics
Wednesday August 2nd 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
19 Packer Ave, Jim Thorpe ~ FEE: $5.00
Sponsored by: Bennett Automotive Group
Light refreshments, cash bar. Thank you to our sponsors: Premier: Bennett Auto Appetizer & Food Sponsors: Blue Mountain Resort & Catering Bonnie and Clyde Country Harvest Macaluso's at the Lantern
The Asa Packer Mansion
The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000.
Topped by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola, or belvedere, the home was built over a cast iron frame and consists of 3 stories, 18 rooms and approximately 11,000 square feet of living space.
It is now open for guided tours from 11-4 every day.
www.asapackermansion.com
The Harry Packer Mansion Inn
The Inn is located in the little Victorian village of Jim Thorpe, PA.
Perched atop Packer Hill, just steps from historic downtown, the Harry Packer Mansion sits like a sentinel overlooking the village.
The mansion's impressive facade could have been taken from a Gothic novel, so much so that the building's design caught the eye of Disney Imagineers and it became the inspiration for Walt Disney World's "Haunted Mansion!
The mansion features murder mystery weekends, luxurious lodging and Libations Lounge.
www.murdermansion.com
After the tours guests will have an opportunity to stroll in Kemmerer Park after visiting the mansions. Kemmerer Park is a beautifully landscaped public space containing walking paths, Victorian structures and recreational equipment. Enjoy refreshments in the Harry Packer Mansion and CASH bar to quench your thirst! Register online at www.carboncountychamber.org or call 610-379-5000.