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Peter Herdic House on Millionaires Row in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Peter Herdic (1824–1888) was a lumber baron, entrepreneur, inventor, politician, and philanthropist in Victorian era Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (PA).

 

Herdic was one of the wealthiest men in PA and was a major figure in the development of the lumber industry throughout North Central PA.

 

Currently, Peter Herdic House, restored Victorian mansion, is an elegant gourmet restaurant/Inn.

 

The Millionaire’s Row Historic District is a national historic district, with buildings dated as early as 1855 that are representative of Victorian style architecture. Once the Lumber Capital of the World, Williamsport had more millionaires per person than any other city in the USA.

 

The district includes 263 contributing buildings and one contributing site in a residential area of Williamsport.

 

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