The Mansion at Maple Heights facts for kids
The Mansion at Maple Heights is a beautiful old house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was built in a style called Jacobean, which was popular a long time ago. This mansion was carefully fixed up and, for several years (from 2009 to 2018), it was a special place where people could stay overnight, like a bed and breakfast.
History of the Mansion
This grand house was built in 1903. A very successful businessman named Thiebold Berger had it constructed. He worked in the printing press industry, making machines that print books and newspapers.
A Special Wedding Gift
Mr. Berger built this mansion as a wonderful wedding gift for his daughter and her new husband. When it was first finished, the house was made of red brick. However, his daughter didn't like the red brick very much. So, Mr. Berger had the outside of the house covered with beautiful sandstone instead.
Location in Pittsburgh
The Mansion at Maple Heights was one of four large houses on Maple Heights Road. This road was once considered part of 5th Avenue in a well-known and wealthy area of Pittsburgh called Shadyside.
