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The Jackson Mansion

Season 7 Episode 10 | 5m 45s

Clarence Jackson, who fought in the Civil war, designed the Jackson mansion while in prison. It was constructed between 1877 and 1879 in the small Pennsylvania town of Berwick. Walking through the mansion, one gets a sense of how the very wealthy lived, surrounded by crystal chandeliers and expensive furniture. The mansion features a hand carved stairway and a rare, square early Steinway piano.

Aired: 12/19/23

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