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Penn's Cave House
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Penn's Cave, August 2009
Penn's Cave and Hotel is located in Pennsylvania
Penn's Cave and Hotel
Location in Pennsylvania
Penn's Cave and Hotel is located in the United States
Penn's Cave and Hotel
Location in the United States
Location 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Centre Hall off Pennsylvania Route 192, Gregg Township, Pennsylvania
Area 57 acres (23 ha)
Built 1885
Architect Luge, D.F.
NRHP reference No. 78002363
Added to NRHP April 14, 1978

The Penn's Cave House is a building with a long history. It was once a hotel from 1885 until 1919. You can find it on the property of the Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park in Gregg Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Today, the Penn's Cave House is used for offices by Penn's Cave, Inc. It has not offered rooms for guests since 1919.

The Penn's Cave property includes several important buildings and the famous cave itself. The Penn's Cave House was built in 1885. It is a three-story building with a special type of roof called a mansard roof. The building sits on a strong limestone foundation. It was updated in 1938 and again in 1960. A small wing was added to the back in 1962. This part was a coffee shop for visitors until 1980. After that, it became a private home. The upper floors of the Penn's Cave House are now used for company offices and special events.

Exploring Penn's Cave

The cave at Penn's Cave is a very popular place to visit. It is a natural wonder with amazing limestone formations. These formations were created over many years. The cave is about 1,300 feet long. The ceiling of the cave can be as high as 55 feet above the water inside.

National Recognition

The Penn's Cave House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a special place that is important to the history of the United States. It is protected to make sure it lasts for many years.

Nearby Attractions

Right next to the park is the Penns Cave Airport. This makes it easy for some visitors to arrive by plane.

Images for kids

  • Penns Cave House (former hotel)

    The former hotel at the cave

  • PennsCaveInside

    Cave interior

  • Karte Map Carte Penns Cave en

    Map of Penn's Cave, October 2010

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