Israel Platt Pardee Mansion

The Israel Platt Pardee Mansion is a three-story Queen Anne style residence with nineteen rooms, a wraparound porch, and a prominent turret. The house stands at the corner of North Laurel Street and Aspen Street and retains its original carriage house on the same property.

Built in 1893 by architect George Franklin Barber, the mansion belonged to Israel Platt Pardee, son of Hazleton's founder Ario Pardee. It was constructed during the peak of the region's coal mining boom.

The mansion shows how wealthy coal industry leaders displayed their success through elaborate homes with ornate details and prominent architectural features during the region's industrial boom.

The building sits prominently at a street corner and is easy to spot from outside. The location makes it accessible for visitors to view the exterior and grounds during daylight hours.

The mansion retains its original clapboard siding and tin roof from the time of its construction. This rare preservation of original materials makes it a notable example of authentic period architecture from the industrial era.

Location: Hazleton

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States

GPS coordinates: 40.96000,-75.97278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24