Singer Mansion

In 1864, the Singers began to build this three-and-a-half-story stone Gothic-style mansion. The elaborate 18-room, four-bath Singer mansion was said to have cost an astonishing $75,000 (over 1 million dollars today!)

The property was laid out in the 19th century Romantic fashion with a large ornamental lake and shrubberies. The property also included a private chapel.

It is said that workmen were brought over from England to do the wood and marble work. The latter featured a different color for each room. Imported crystal, porcelain and brass chandeliers were also installed.

Yes you can still see Singer Place, much as it was when it was first built! This 1865 Gothic Masterpiece is now known as the John F. Singer House and is a Bed & Breakfast, with several suites to choose from.

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Sources:

Source: Wilkinsburg Historical Society. (2007). Images of America: Wilkinsburg. Arcadia Publishing.

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Fleming, J. (ca. 1990). Historic Pittsburgh, Penn. House Entered on Nat. Register of Historic Places. Unknown. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QHearVSU4u2FUsIiJ3PMRaLpRHIr-u9x/view?usp=sharing