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 WILKES-BARRE, PA -- Joseph Matteo, the owner of The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, recently celebrated the formal opening of the facility with a ribbon cutting and reception where he received the key to the City from Mayor Thomas Leighton.
The Mansion, located at 304 South Franklin Street in the River Street National Historic District, operates today as a Historic House Museum, Banquet Facility and Grand Bed and Breakfast. The Mansion is also available for weddings, private dinner parties and overnight accommodations. Mansion information is available in the February issue of Victorian Homes magazine and at www.StegmaierMansion.com. Mansion Owner Joseph Matteo acquired the mansion in 2001 and has worked to restore is to its former opulence. The home was built in 1870 by locally renowned Victorian architect Missouria B. Houpt as his private residence. In 1906, Frederick Stegmaier, president of the Stegmaier Brewery, purchased the mansion and it remained in the Stegmaier family until the late 1940’s. Pictured cutting the ribbon on The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion grand staircase, are from left, Joseph Matteo, Mansion owner, and Lisa Lewis, Victoriana Lady, a local living history actress. Joseph Matteo is a proud member of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber. The Chamber is a membership organization representing more than 1100 businesses. The Chamber provides a wide range of targeted business programs and services to help businesses both grow and succeed in Northeastern Pennsylvania |
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