Towanda in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Means House

110 Bridge St.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2024

1. The Means House Marker

Inscription.
This Greek Revival mansion was built by Peter Egner for William Means, "the town founder," in 1816. He was the first settler in what is now Towanda Borough and was married to Elizabeth Fox, daughter of Rudolph Fox, first settler (1770) of Towanda Flats. William ensured the future of his tiny settlement by maneuvering its designation as Bradford County seat.

His home, with fluted Ionic columns on the porch and entrance; swag and garland carved window head; and colored glass in the classic window on the second floor, was originally located on Main Street. Eventually the home was moved to its present location on Bridge Street. The means family continuously occupied this home for 129 years.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 41° 45.927′ N, 76° 26.635′ W. Marker is in Towanda, Pennsylvania, in Bradford County. It is on Bridge Street west of Main Street (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Bridge Street, Towanda PA 18848, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank Overton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens National Bank Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Bradford County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Building (about 400 feet away); The Keystone Theatre (about 500 feet away); American Hotel (about 500 feet away); 1922 Train Station (about 500 feet away); The Creamery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Towanda.

Regarding The Means House. The house contributes to the Towanda Historic District.

Also see . . . Towanda National Register Historic District Registration Form. (Submitted on September 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

The Means House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 12, 2024

2. The Means House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.