The Mansion at Maple Heights facts for kids
The Mansion at Maple Heights is a grand old house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built in a style popular a long time ago, called Jacobean. This beautiful mansion was updated and used as a cozy place for visitors to stay, like a hotel, from 2009 to 2018.
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A Look Back: The Mansion's History
The Mansion at Maple Heights was built in 1903. A successful businessman named Thiebold Berger had it built. He worked in the printing press industry.
A Special Wedding Gift
Mr. Berger built this large home as a wedding gift. It was for his daughter and her new husband. Imagine getting such a big present!
From Brick to Sandstone
When it was first built, the house was made of red brick. But Mr. Berger's daughter did not like the red brick. So, he had the outside covered with beautiful sandstone. This gave the mansion its unique look.
A Neighborhood of Grand Homes
The Mansion at Maple Heights was one of four large houses on Maple Heights Road. This road was once part of 5th Avenue. It is located in Shadyside, a well-known and wealthy neighborhood in Pittsburgh.
