Watson-Curtze Mansion

The Watson-Curtze Mansion features twenty-four rooms, twelve fireplaces, and brownstone walls adorned with carved capitals and deep-set windows throughout its three-and-a-half stories.

Built in 1891 by paper magnate Harrison Watson, the mansion later became home to banker Frederick Curtze before its transformation into a museum after 1941.

The mansion exhibits Tiffany light fixtures, decorated with cherubs and peacocks, alongside intricate mosaics and hand-carved woodwork that demonstrate late Victorian craftsmanship.

Located on West Sixth Street, the mansion operates as part of the Hagen History Center, offering self-guided tours from Tuesday through Sunday.

The third floor contains a ballroom with a dedicated musicians' balcony and original chandeliers, while Harrison Watson's office preserves narrow drawers for his insect collection.

Location: Erie

Architects: Edward Brodhead Green

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.12639,-80.09333

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29