Sen. Walter Lowrie House, Butler

Name: Sen. Walter Lowrie House
Address: Butler, United States

#3 among attractions in Butler

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The Senator Walter Lowrie Shaw House is a historic home located in downtown Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known in the area for being the home of Butler's only United States Senator, Walter Lowrie. The structure was built in 1828, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, brick dwelling on a cut stone foundation. It has a slate covered gable roof. The front section measures 48 feet by 38 feet and has a two-story, shed roofed rear wing. A front porch was added about 1870–1880. It is considered the last of its kind in the city of Butler. The house is situated behind the Butler County Courthouse, houses the Butler County Historical Society's office, and is maintained as a museum by the Society. ()

Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 40°51'30"N, 79°53'47"W

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Sen. Walter Lowrie House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park, Butler County Courthouse, Elm Court.

0.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park, Butler
13 min walk • Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park is a baseball stadium located in Butler, Pennsylvania. Constructed in 1934, and rebuilt in 2008, the ballpark hosted minor league teams that were affiliated with the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
~170 ftE
Tower, Gothic Revival architecture
Butler County Courthouse, Butler
1 min walk • The Butler County Courthouse is a government building of Butler County located in the county seat, Butler, Pennsylvania. The current structure is the third courthouse to have been built for the county.
0.7 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
Elm Court, Butler
20 min walk • Elm Court, often referred to as Phillips Mansion, is a historic mansion located in Butler, Pennsylvania, Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect Benno Janssen and built in 1929-1930. This 40-room residence is set into a hillside. The house measures 125.7 feet by 159 feet, and is built around a central courtyard.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sen. Walter Lowrie House?

Nearby attractions include Butler County Courthouse, Butler (1 min walk), Michelle Krill Field at Historic Pullman Park, Butler (13 min walk), Elm Court, Butler (20 min walk).