Irvin/Patchin house

[Judy McKee States]

I remember visiting my Great aunt Della Neff Patchin and uncle John Patchin growing up in the
40's and 50's.We drove to Burnside right after
it was ruined and I was shocked.It was a special
house with its huge porch, wide beautiful staircase
inside the front door,ornate woodwork inside and
out to be destroyed by someone with a big
dream without common sense.
I hope it is sold and not demolished for me to
see the next time I take my drive to Burnside and
Westover.
Judy McKee States
Huntingdon

[Sue]

Judy McKee States wrote:

I remember visiting my Great aunt Della Neff Patchin and uncle John Patchin growing up in the
40's and 50's.We drove to Burnside right after
it was ruined and I was shocked.It was a special
house with its huge porch, wide beautiful staircase
inside the front door,ornate woodwork inside and
out to be destroyed by someone with a big
dream without common sense.
I hope it is sold and not demolished for me to
see the next time I take my drive to Burnside and
Westover.
Judy McKee States
Huntingdon

That house is fascinating! I wish I knew more of its history and could see photos of it before the renovations were started. My daughter and I were over there taking photos and asking the locals about it. I would love to see someone buy it and finish it but as I understand there are leans against it and it would be very hard for anyone to buy it. It would make a nice bed and breakfast. There has been a substantial amount of vandalism to it and the roof has collapsed in one room.

[Judy McKee States]

I have some pictures of the old Patchin
house I will send you. I have to remember
where I saw them last. I also have a newspaper
article with a picture included. I'll make you
a copy.

[Sue]

Thanks so much. I don't know how to get in touch with you to give you my address or email....

[Sue]

Sue wrote:

Thanks so much. I don't know how to get in touch with you to give you my address or email....

Judy, please contact me at [e-mail]?

[Jay]

Does anyone have pictures of what it looked like on the inside before it was vandalized?? I would really love to see them!

[Judy]

I'm almost sure I don't have any
of the inside, but I will go through my
picture's and double check.
Are you the new owner?

[Amanda]

A friend of mine purchased that house and are working on restoring it. The pool house roof had fallen in and they are really getting it back together.

[jan]

I remember that house when della lived there, in fact, she baked my wedding cake. loved the home and loved della. I remember the stair case. I know who bought it and they are doing a good job fixing it up. I live near the house and see it every day.

[Sue]

We were past it on our way to the Harmony Grange Fair and saw some work was being done and there were lights on inside. I am fascinated by that building and and am glad to see it is being finished. Best of luck to the new owners!

[Keith]

My grandparents lived right across the street from the Mansion back in the day up until about 1980. I used come up from Virginia every Easter to visit. Before that place was built I remember fishing as a kid at the lake behind it. Great memories of Burnside, loved the train track and little corner store. I would love to go back now and visit:))

[virginia]

i live right up the road from the patching house im in glen campbell pa im a little confused on the location i think it is on patchinville right before you would turn to go to harmony school...I dont see the 3 story brick part of it like it says online..I see one of the posts on here that said it was vandlized at one point in time and as far as i can remember i think fire was involved not sure though..And friend and i are quite interrested in what the house looked like and i little more history on it would be nice to so if anybpody has any pic pls pls let me know...thank you

[Bri]

I too live in Glen Campbell and am really interested in this house. I drove by the other day and took pictures. It's so fascinating and beautiful! I would live to know more about the actual truth in history. I've heard several different stories. [e-mail]. Thanks.

[Becci]

I am buying the house next to the mansion & was wandering if anyone has any info about that house... I understand that it was built with the mansion (as a house for his 2 unmarried daughters). If anyone could give me any kind of history or pictures of this house I would be etremely appriciative! My email is [e-mail]

[sue]

has there been any work done on the house lately?

[Lorie]

I would love to see pictures of it, and I am thrilled that someone is working on it!!!!

[Gail]

Amanda wrote:

A friend of mine purchased that house and are working on restoring it. The pool house roof had fallen in and they are really getting it back together.

We looked at this house 8 years ago when it was on the market and i'd love to see what it looks like now. It'd be great if i could have some pictures. Please reply soon

[Becci]

I am trying to reach any locals who may be at all familiar with the history of the mansion and the white victorian to the right of it. I bought the old white house and am having a very hard time finding its history. From what i am told, it was built by the owner of the mansion but thats really all I know. I absolutely love the house & am desperate to discover its background. I cant tell you how much i would appriciate any info or old pictures of it! Even the smallest bit of information would help. Please anyone, help out a fellow history-lover & i will be forever indebted to you! PLEASE contact me at [e-mail]