Russell House, also known as the Pate Funeral Home, is an historic, American home that is located in

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. It was listed on the

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in 1979.

History and architectural features

Built between 1815 and 1816, this historic structure is a -story, five-bay by three-bay, brick dwelling that was designed in the late-Georgian style. A two-story rear ell was added sometime between 1840 and 1845. The tin-covered

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roof has three gable-roof, frame

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s. ''Note:'' This includes Solomon Filler was hired to design and build the house. The Russell House was purchased in May 2017 by the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, with plans to create a Business & Education Center to serve the Bedford County region. When renovated, the building is expected to house as many as twenty-four new businesses in accelerator and shared-workspace operations. Additional features will include: community art exhibits, historical displays, a community meeting space, a heritage garden, and a veranda adjacent to Veterans Grove.Bedford County Chamber of Commerce - submitted 2017-5-21 It was listed on the

in 1979.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1816 Houses in Bedford County, Pennsylvania 1816 establishments in Pennsylvania History of Bedford County, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Bedford County, Pennsylvania