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The REAL Haunted Mansion is up for Sale

The original mansion that inspired Disney World's "Haunted Mansion" is officially up for sale for 1.75 mil. This famous mansion named the "Harry Packer Mansion" is located in Jim Thorpe, PA.

Supposedly, according to their website this mansion was used as a model for Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, FL. Personally, I think it looks very similar to the original haunted mansion at Disney Land in California (I grew up 10 minutes away)...

In recent years, the mansion has been host to weekend murder mystery weekends:

"The Murder Mystery at the Harry Packer Mansion is based on factual events with a creative twist. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to rub elbows with the elite? Now's your chance... The characters in our scenario of murder and mahem are Packers or intimate friends of the family. The plot revolves around the Packer fortune - literally millions amassed on the Lehigh Valley Railroad - and its hopeful heirs. We offer the mystery each weekend for up to 12 couples."

Posted by Justin Smith | SEO, SMO & Blogging Consultant on 09/28/2006 10:24 AM

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18 Comments on The REAL Haunted Mansion is up for Sale

SEP

2006

Is it just me, or was their site super slow to load. I wanted to see the inside, but I fell asleep waiting.

Yeah, it was slow for me too... the few pictures I could see looked pretty neat. But most of the site won't load. Maybe they are on the "1 visitor at a time" hosting plan...

very interesting information, great post. i will look at the website later.

Man, if they could somehow cross-market that with Harry Potter, I think that they could have a mint on their hands.

Wow! this house looks sooo nice!!!! it's one of kind

It's a very nice mansion. I actually have stayed Harry's son's mansion, Asa Packer, right next door. It's a nice B&B. Every year around this time, I always say I'm going to go for the Murder Mystery. Maybe now is my chance

Very cool. Hope that who ever buys it keeps all of the charm. Hate seeing old homes get butchered.

Wow! I'm surprised Michael Eisner didnt purchase it yet.

The up keep to something like this must be unreal. I would techinquely be married to it if I bought it. No Thanks, but thanks for sharing and I will check out the website pictures.

Wow! Very Interesting.... keep us posted as to when and how much it sells for!

OCT

2006

Funny, I have lived in JT for the past 5 years and have been visiting since I was a child. I have read quite a bit of history about Asa Packer, his family and homes. I even know the current owner of the place. In all honesty I have never heard about the Harry Packer Mansion being the inspiration/model for the Haunted Mansion at any Disneyland/world . In a small town like Jim Thorpe that is something I thought I would have heard about? What can I say!

JUN

2007

It does not resemble the haunted mansion at Disneyland in Ca, as that particular home is Southern style Antebellum with it's huge columns in front. This home is reflective of the Victorian architecture with almost a gothic sort of undertone to it. A kinda french mansard roof design, although it's difficult to tell from the photo angle. Beautiful in design, all brick. An incredible home!

SEP

2007

jen is a loser!

NOV

2007

the harry packer and asa packer mansions are phenomenons!!! these are the most amazing houses ever!!!! i was truly stunned at the artwork, hand carved wood, and architecture of this phenomenal house. i wish i could just roam around that house for days...

DEC

2007

hehe

APR

The house is good.I like it

SEP

Hey, is it me or what? i thought i saw like a face in one of the pictures!! yup a face looking in the window hey its no joke!! check it out on your own yull see i think is were is the living room!! SCARYYY!!=0

OCT

Here is a newer website link:

http://www.asapackermansion.com/tours.html

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