Farr Building

The Farr Building is an office structure in downtown Allentown with Classical Revival details and cast iron support beams visible throughout its design. The building rises multiple stories with tall windows that allow light to fill the interior spaces.

The building was constructed in 1907 by Harvey and Jacob Farr Jr. to house their growing shoe manufacturing operation that started as a small retail shop decades earlier. The family enterprise became a significant employer in the region during the early industrial period.

The building bears a 1925 plaque commemorating local soldiers who served during the American Revolutionary War at a hospital once located on this site.

Following a major renovation in 2004, the building now houses residential apartments with generous ceiling heights and modern conveniences for residents. The space is primarily accessible as a residential property, so visitors should check availability before entering.

Original yellow pine and maple flooring from the 1907 construction remains preserved in many units and reveals the craftsmanship of that era. Such wood floors are rarely kept intact through modern renovations, making this feature particularly noteworthy.

Inception: 1907

GPS coordinates: 40.60194,-75.47361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47