Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baker Mansion

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2012

1. Baker Mansion Marker

Inscription. This fine example of Greek Revival Architecture was the home of Elias Baker, a leading ironmaster of the region. Built in 1846, it is now the museum and home of the Blair County Historical Society. Located on the hill opposite this point.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 29.265′ N, 78° 24.3′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is at the intersection of Union Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 36) and Mansion Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Union Avenue. Mansion is located northwest of this marker at the end of Mansion Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Altoona PA 16602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Baker Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alleghany Furnace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Altoona (approx. half a mile away); Endress War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Blair County War Mothers Memorial

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Blair County Memorial Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Sheetz, Inc. Convenience Restaurant (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Children of Pennsylvania's Fallen Warriors (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.

Also see . . . Welcome to the Blair County Historical Society. (Submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 7, 2012

2. Baker Mansion Marker

Baker Mansion Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 21, 2012

3. Baker Mansion Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 579 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on February 22, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.