Buhl Mansion Guesthouse and Spa
422 E. State St.
Sharon, PA
800-782-2803
724-346-3046
www.buhlmansion.com
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Buhl Mansion Guesthouse and Spa
422 E. State St.
Sharon, PA
The history of Buhl Mansion is a rich and colorful one. Frank H. Buhl built this castle-like mansion of native ashlar sandstone in the Sharon Hills for his wife, Julia, in 1890. A grand home in the Richardson Romanesque style, with arches, columns, finials, and turrets, the Buhl Mansion was a showplace in the Shenango Valley. Like many houses from the Victorian era, when it was no longer a private family residence the mansion was used at various times as a French restaurant, a beauty school, and apartments. Ultimately, the property was condemned and became one of those VOV properties—vacant, open, and vandalized. A vagrant moved in, causing irreversible damage to the main floor. That’s when Jim and Donna Winner stepped in to bring this fine old home back to its original glory. (Read More)
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| News & Notes |
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The history, architecture and furnishings of inns appeal to many inn-goers.
Check out these outstanding historic accommodations found in my book, Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland.
- BEAUMONT INN in Harrodsburg, KY
- www.beaumontinn.com
- A Greek Revival Inn (circa 1845) set in the heart of Kentucky Bluegrass country.
- LITTLE INN OF BAYFIELD in Bayfield, ONT
- www.littleinn.com
- Built in 1832, this traditional country inn is tucked along the shores of Lake Huron, Ontario.
- THE WORTHINGTON INN in Worthington, OH
- www.worthingtoninn.com
- An early stage coach inn (1831) located in Olde Worthington Village. Many architectural details have been left intact in this inn.
- WILLIAM SEWARD INN in Westfield, NY
- www.williamsewardinn.com
- A nineteenth-century Greek Revival inn that was at one time the home of William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln's secretray of state.
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| The Books |
$14.95
288 pages
Paperback
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Bed & Breakfast Getaways from Cleveland
by Doris Larson
Bed & Breakfasts make great destinations for overnight and weekend trips. Here are 80 B&Bs and small inns that Clevelanders (and Cleveland visitors) should know about, because they’re perfect for a quick getaway—just a short drive from home.
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$14.95
242 pages
Paperback
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Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland
by Doris Larson
Looking for a real change of scenery? Good news: you don’t have to travel far. Try any of these 58 great destinations (all just a short drive from Cleveland) for a refreshingly unique getaway.
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Mark Twain Award 2004
The Midwest Travel Writers Association in 2004 awarded Doris Larson with the Mark Twain Award's First Place Prize for her book, Great Inn Getaways from Cleveland.
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