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John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds

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Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds
Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds

The John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds was built in 1885 after the Lewisburg & Tyrone Railroad was connected to Bellefonte via Lemont. Coal was imported to the station, while grain was exported. The grain elevator remains one of the oldest in country. The site was purchased by the Lemont Village Association in 90s and renovated by a group of more than 25 volunteers. Since then it has been used to host concerts and festivals and other activities for the village of Lemont.

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John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds
Mount Nittany Road, State College

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Mount Nittany Road 133
16801 State College
Pennsylvania, United States
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Centre Furnace Mansion House
Centre Furnace Mansion House

The Centre Furnace Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society, located in State College, Pennsylvania. The Mansion, the ironmaster's residence for Centre Furnace, has been restored and is furnished to reflect the period of residency of ironmaster Moses Thompson and his family, 1842–1891. A mansion in miniature, identical to the original and scaled one inch to one foot, is on permanent display. This historic mansion and nearby iron furnace stack represent the 18th century beginnings of the charcoal iron industry in the central Pennsylvania area, and the 19th century beginnings of the Pennsylvania State University.Centre Furnace site includes the Centre Furnace Mansion, furnace stack, and surrounding eight acres. This National Register site represents a small portion of the late 18th-century ironmaking village once located here. Its interpretation is based on historical documentation and archaeological research, and includes carefully landscaped grounds with walkways and period gardens. The Mansion is home to various exhibits, programs, and fundraisers throughout the year.Mansion Tours Hours: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Friday by reservation. Mansion Tours are free and open to the public; though donations are welcome (suggested $4.00). A tour takes around one hour. The first two floors are handicap accessible. The CCHS office is closed with no tours the week between Christmas and New Year's.