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I.L.S. Departed Rest in Peace I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers! Posts: 2,113	Rare Hometown cover Aug 4, 2013 20:03:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by I.L.S. on Aug 4, 2013 20:03:34 GMT I have been informed that was actually his father's tombstone. The plot doth thicken!
	I mainly collect the US Classic singles & covers also, classic era B.O.B. items.

Zuzu Member Inactive Self-Proclaimed Black Belt in Google Fu Posts: 768	Rare Hometown cover Aug 5, 2013 4:15:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zuzu on Aug 5, 2013 4:15:06 GMT That is so cool!

I.L.S. Departed Rest in Peace I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers! Posts: 2,113	Rare Hometown cover Aug 5, 2013 10:11:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by I.L.S. on Aug 5, 2013 10:11:05 GMT Some of that info you helped me with Zuzu remember?
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Post by I.L.S. on Aug 5, 2013 11:39:04 GMT

This is a writeup from a YouTube video and is NOT my work. I did however managed to snag a recent picture.

Shown is the Hegarty Mansion located at Hegarty's Crossroads. It was built by Samuel and Josephine Hegarty in 1873. Samuel's father moved from Ireland to Pennsylvania in the early 1800's. He settled near Coalport, Pa. and passed in 1842.

His son Samuel built this 24 room mansion with the finest woods available. He would not alllow one knot in any board in the home. Each room had a fireplace and on the mantel was a clock wish struck every hour. Each bedroom had a wash basin and pitcher as well as a chamber chair, which was quite a luxury back in this period of time. The windows and french doors on the first floor are 10 feet high and make quite an impression when entering the home. Chandeliers hung in each room.

The last Hegartys to live in the home were Allison and May Bell until 1961. It sat empty for years and was thought to be unrepairable until it was sold in 1969. The only other structure near the home is across the road. It was the barn of the homestead but is nearly completely gone now. Only timbers and some of the foundation remain.

There is a small seperate house in the rear which I believe was used for cooking at one time. There is also what is called a widow's peak at the top of the mansion. That is something rarely seen these days. One could actually go up there, walk around the entire small room and see in any direction.

The home is occupied and repairs are always needed. Some of the money gained for those needs come from opening the home up at Halloween and Christmas. I toured this home once during Christmas 2005. It truly is beautiful inside. I spoke with the current owner and was given permission to do this post. The music is a free offering by You Tube.
I have been wanting to do this for a few years and so glad I did. The Crossroad Cemetery is shown on a separate post and many of the Hegarty stones are shown there. The oldest one is deteriorated so badly that it may only be a few years until it crumbles.

Last Edit: Aug 5, 2013 12:17:23 GMT by I.L.S.

I mainly collect the US Classic singles & covers also, classic era B.O.B. items.

Zuzu Member Inactive Self-Proclaimed Black Belt in Google Fu Posts: 768	Rare Hometown cover Aug 6, 2013 0:31:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zuzu on Aug 6, 2013 0:31:45 GMT Aug 5, 2013 10:11:05 GMT I.L.S. said: Some of that info you helped me with Zuzu remember? Yes, I remember... but my skills pale in comparison to wt1.

I.L.S. Departed Rest in Peace I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers! Posts: 2,113	Rare Hometown cover Aug 6, 2013 6:18:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by I.L.S. on Aug 6, 2013 6:18:25 GMT I think we we all pale in comparison to WT1. Wouldn't you just love to sit down and pick his brains over a cup of coffee? ...not like a zombie would, but rather ask him questions...lol
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