Asa Packer Mansion
The Italianate mansion of Asa Packer, a railroad tycoon of the Lehigh Valley, with its original furnishings intact. It is a National Historic Landmark.
Completed in 1861 as an Italianate villa, the mansion belonged to Asa Packer, founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and of Lehigh University. The house has been sealed since 1912, so the mahogany carvings, crystal chandeliers and original furniture remain almost exactly as they were. It is designated a National Historic Landmark. Visitors may only tour with a guide, which takes about 45 minutes, and photography inside is not allowed. It is generally open daily from April to November, and on weekends only in early spring and in December. It is closed from January to March. Admission is about $20. The house stands on Packer Hill above the town center, a 10-minute uphill walk from the train station.
Opening hours
Roughly Apr–Nov 11:00–16:15 (guided visits; closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Harry Packer Mansion
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church
- Jim Thorpe Historic District & Race Street
- Mauch Chunk Opera House
- Mauch Chunk Museum & Cultural Center
- Old Jail Museum
- Flagstaff Mountain Park