The Burtner House (also known as the Burtner Stone House) is an historic home which is located on Burtner Road in Harrison Township, Allegheny County,

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in the

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. It was added to the

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in 1972.

History and architectural features

Built between 1818 and 1821 by Phillip Burtner, along

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, the property was originally a working farm and residence of the Burtner family. Through the years, it served as an election

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and as the setting for

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s, including the discussions that lead to the construction of the Pennsylvania Canal. The house served four generations of the Burtner family. Spared from demolition prior to the construction of

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, the Burtner House was added to the

in 1972, and to the

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in 1975. The site is home to an annual strawberry festival in June and an annual

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References

External links

Burtner House website
{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Historic house museums in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1821 1820s architecture in the United States History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Museums in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks National Register of Historic Places in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania