Built by Christian and Fredericka Goehring Buhl of Bavaria, Germany, this house is Zelienople's oldest structure. Their descendants held leadership roles in law, politics, philanthropy, and commerce. They founded Boggs & Buhl Department Store in . . . — — Map (db m220356) HM
Philippe Passavant and his new bride Zelie built this home in 1808. She was the daughter of Dettmar Basse of Germany, who built the Bassenheim Castle, just west of town. Their son Rev. William Passavant founded many benevolent institutions during . . . — — Map (db m220326) HM
And
In Loving Memory of
Eliza Walter Passavant
1823 1906
A Devoted Mother
"Given to Hospitality"
Self-Denying in Service
"An Help Meet For"
Her Husband
William Alfred Passavant, D.D.
1821 1894
The Founder of the
Orphan Home . . . — — Map (db m116167) HM
Founded by Baron Dettmar Basse in 1802. Named for his daughter Zelie. On the hill overlooking the town, he built Bassenheim, a palatial wooden "castle," which burned in 1842. — — Map (db m40361) HM
