Gilded-Age Splendor
Surround yourself in Gilded-Age splendor as you explore Pennsylvania's beautiful Laurel Highlands from near the highest point in the state. The Levi Deal Mansion is located in the friendly, small town of Meyersdale, the Maple City, just yards from the Great Allegheny Passage hiking and biking trail.
Crowning Meyer's Avenue, a tree-lined thoroughfare hosting some of the oldest and grandest houses in Meyersdale, the Deal Mansion was home to local coal and timber baron Levi Deal and his family. Completed in 1900, the 15-room house featured a ballroom on the top floor, reception hall, parlors, drawing rooms, a dining room, and library all trimmed in light, native hardwoods, including birch, oak, and maple.
Often referred to as “the castle,” this opulent house was an example of the Chateauesque style, complete with rounded towers, diamond-shaped leaded windows, and a massive, steeply pitched roof. The first story was faced in Cleveland sawn sandstone. Other exterior features included elaborate chimneys, intricate brick corbelling, and finials reaching 11 feet high.
A massive restoration to preserve and showcase the mansion's original beauty is nearly completed. The castle will now become a bed & breakfast hosting five suites, each with a private bath. The first floor will exhibit memorabilia from Meyersdale when it was a bustling industrial city.
Experience the elegance of yesteryear in a spectacular rural setting.
