Year Established: 1883
This finely detailed Victorian home was built by Andrew Gregg Curtin, Jr., the son of ironmaster Roland Curtin, founder of the Eagle Iron Works, now preserved as the Curtin Village Historic Site. While the name might suggest otherwise, Curtin, Jr. was not the son of Civil War Governor Andrew Gregg Curtin, a common point of confusion.
Ironmasters Heritage Tour
Andrew Gregg Curtin, Jr. played a vital role in Bellefonte’s post-Civil War industrial development. Alongside his father, Roland Curtin, Jr., he formed Loeb and Company and was involved in the operation of the Bellefonte Glass Works. When his father and uncle retired from R.C. and J. Curtin Iron Works in 1874, he established Curtin and Company, serving as general superintendent until 1890. His work helped extend the Curtin family’s industrial legacy into a new generation.
Historic Homes Tour
The home at 127 East Curtin showcases the architectural elegance of Bellefonte’s Victorian era, with intricate detailing reflective of the prosperity and stature of its builder. After Andrew Gregg Curtin, Jr.'s passing, the home was purchased by William S. Chambers, adding a new chapter to its residential history.
