Jasper Yeates House, Lancaster

Name: Jasper Yeates House
Address: Lancaster, United States

#68 among attractions in Lancaster

Georgian architecture

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Jasper Yeates House, also known as the home of WRKY Radio, is a historic home located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1765–1766, and is a four-story, four bay brick townhouse, in the Georgian style. In 1882, it was expanded to add the fourth floor and converted to commercial uses. It was restored in 1978–1979. It was the home of prominent Pennsylvania lawyer and justice Jasper Yeates from 1775 to 1817. ()

Built: 1765 (259 years ago)Coordinates: 40°2'14"N, 76°18'21"W

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Lancaster Central Business DistrictLancaster United States

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Jasper Yeates House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chameleon Club, Clipper Magazine Stadium, The Ware Center, Central Market.

~1780 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Chameleon Club, Lancaster
9 min walk • The Chameleon Club is an iconic music venue located in the historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster
22 min walk • Clipper Magazine Stadium is a cornerstone of entertainment in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering locals and tourists alike a classic American pastime in the form of baseball. This modern ballpark, which opened its gates in 2005, serves as the home field for the...
~890 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Ware Center, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Ware Center is a performing arts center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. First opened in 2008, it has been a satellite campus of Millersville University since 2010. Along with the Winter Center, The Ware Center is a venue for Millersville University’s Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
Central Market, Lancaster
11 min walk • Central Market, also known as Lancaster Central Market, is a historic public market located in Penn Square, in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Until 2005, the market was the oldest municipally-operated market in the United States.
~500 ftNW
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
Hager Building, Lancaster
3 min walk • Hager Building is a historic commercial building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban and built in 1910–1911.
~640 ftSW
Church
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
4 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, more commonly known as Historic St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
~870 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Demuth Museum, Lancaster
5 min walk • Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to the paintings of Charles Demuth located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street.
~1660 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Nightclub, Lancaster
9 min walk • The Village Nightclub, also known as The Village, is a nightclub and music venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club opened in 1953 and has hosted many famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult and Kansas.
~730 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster
4 min walk • The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Regional Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
~750 ftE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
4 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
~280 ftSE
Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
2 min walk • The Lancaster County Convention Center is a publicly owned convention center in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. With initial site preparation in late 2006 and completion in the summer of 2009, the Lancaster County Convention Center is one of several projects intended to help revitalize downtown Lancaster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jasper Yeates House?

Nearby attractions include Steinman Hardware Store, Lancaster (2 min walk), Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster (2 min walk), Ghost Tour of Lancaster, Lancaster (2 min walk), Old City Hall, Lancaster (2 min walk).

How to get to Jasper Yeates House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jasper Yeates House:

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South Queen and Vine • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
North Queen and King Fulton Bank • Lines: 1, 2 (2 min walk)