The Hawthorne Mansion | 1878 Estate of George F. Baer | Walkthrough, History & Redevelopment

In the shadow of the Pagoda, at 1501 Mineral Spring Road, sits the Hawthorne; mansion of the late George F. Baer. A statement to his influence, the Baer moniker still echos throughout Reading to present day. You may recognize it as the namesake of a park at the far northwest reaches of the city and a 7-story building on Court street behind the Post Office. But who was this successful attorney who forged his fortune from coal, iron and rail – propelling himself to the very top of not only Reading, but regional high society by the end of the 19th century? Read more: https://berksnostalgia.com/hawthorne-...