Matthew Baird Mansion, Victorian mansion in Francisville, Philadelphia, United States
Matthew Baird Mansion is a four-story brick building with a brownstone facade located in Philadelphia. The house contains 19 rooms arranged across five bays and operates today as an apartment building.
The house was built from 1863 to 1864 for Matthew Baird, an early partner in Baldwin Locomotive Works during Pennsylvania's industrial boom. It stands from the era when railroad technology and locomotive manufacturing shaped the region.
The mansion shows how wealthy industrialists wanted to live in the late 1800s, with elaborate Victorian details throughout every room. The decoration and layout reflect the taste and prosperity of that era.
The building stands on North Broad Street and remains accessible as a residential property while maintaining its protected historic status. The preserved structure with its outbuildings shows how such homes once functioned.
Beyond the main house, a three-story brick building and a two-story stable are part of the property, showing the complexity of such estates. These outbuildings were necessary for the daily operation and support of the household.
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