Wright's Ferry Mansion is a historic home in Columbia,

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, United States. It was listed on the

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in 1979.

History and architectural features

Built in 1738, this historic structure is a -story, rectangular,

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dwelling with a gable roof and pent eave. It was built for Susanna Wright, an English Quaker poet and businesswoman; its architecture reflects a mix of English and Germanic elements. ''Note:'' This includes It was listed on the

in 1979. The house was restored to appear as in 1750 and is open to the public several days a week from May through October.

References

External links

Lancaster County Tourism: Wright's Ferry Mansion

"Following Forbes' footsteps: Two restored 18th-century houses draw visitors to Lancaster area", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 25, 2008
{{Authority control Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1738 Houses in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Museums in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Historic house museums in Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania