Peter Wanner Mansion

Peter Wanner Mansion
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Wanner Mansion, March 2011
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Location	1401 Walnut St., Reading, Pennsylvania
Coordinates	40°20′18″N75°54′27″W / 40.33833°N 75.90750°W / 40.33833; -75.90750
Area	0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built	1889
Architect	Mull, Edward K.
Architectural style	Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.	87001950 [1]
Added to NRHP	November 5, 1987

The Peter Wanner Mansion, also known as the "Mount Penn Home" is an historic, American mansion that is located in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. ^[1]

History and architectural features

This historic house is situated at the base of Mount Penn, overlooking the city of Reading. It was built in 1889, and is a "T"-plan, 2+1⁄2-story, dwelling that was designed in the Late Victorian style. It is constructed of squared, rectangular, limestone and features a stone segmental arched portal, broad front porch, and 4+1⁄2-story central frame tower. It was converted into apartments during the 1930s or 1940s. ^[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. George E. Thomas (June 1987). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Wanner, Peter, Mansion. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 9, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)