Trout Hall - Allentown, Pennsylvania - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

"Trout Hall is a historic home located at Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1768 and 1770, and is a 2 1/2-story, stone dwelling in the Georgian style. It was built as a summer home by James Allen, the third son of William Allen, founder of Allentown. The home was later known as the Livingston Mansion. In 1848 it become the Allentown Seminary, and in 1867 was the original location of Muhlenberg College. The City of Allentown has owned the property since 1908. The house is administered by the Lehigh County Historical Society.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978" - Wikipedia

The house is now operated as a house museum by the Lehigh County Historical Society. The museum has seasonal hours listed at the this website.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1770 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Oldest house in Allentown Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places Main Material of Construction: Stone Private/Public Access: Public Access - Museum Admission Fee (if applicable): 3.00 (listed in local currency) Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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