Baker Mansion, a Greek Revival mansion of thirty-two rooms, was built in Altoona, Pennsylvania, between 1844 and 1847, for ironmaster Elias Baker who lived there with his family until 1914.Home of the Blair County Historical Society since 1922, guided tours are offered through period furnished rooms and historic exhibits on such topics as transportation, leisure activities and the Civil War. Native American and railroad artifacts are on display as well as several carved oak pieces that were imported from Belgium.
The Haunted Wedding Dress at Baker Mansion is said to be the wedding dress of a daughter of a prominent local man, Mr. Bell who founded and gave his name to the nearby town of Bellwood. It's said his daughter was to be married in this dress. Visitors claim to have seen the wedding dress move within its glass case, thus the wedding dress has gained a reputation as being haunted.
Slideshow added Oct 11, 2007.
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