Historic Structures Report, Part I, Historical Data: Allegheny Portage National Historic Site, Lemon House and Coal Mine
Levy B. 1968. Historic Structures Report, Part I, Historical Data: Allegheny Portage National Historic Site, Lemon House and Coal Mine. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation
This is a historical data section of the historic structures report authorized by Resource Study Proposals. The Resource Study Proposals call for a historical investigation of the Lemon House, associated outbuildings, nearby stone quarry, and coal mine. This report includes a structural history of the Lemon House and Coal Mine, some background on the Lemon family, and information about Samuel Lemon. The Lemon House is situated along the trace of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The significance of the Lemon House rests with its relationship to the Portage Railroad. It is believed that the original builder and owner of the house, Samuel Lemon, constructed it both as a residence for himself and a tavern and hostelry to serve the passengers and laborers of the railway. This report includes a structural history of the Lemon House and Coal Mine, some background on the Lemon family, and information about Samuel Lemon.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Levy, Benjamin
- Date of Issue
- 1968-01-31
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation
- Units
- ALPO , HIST , NER
- Keywords
- Allegheny Portage Railroad, Cultural Resources, ehistory, Lemon House