The Photographer’S Chateau A 130 Year Old Mystery In Allentown

Built in 1894, the house was designed by architect F. H. Loverin. It is celebrated for its unique blend of styles and its original intent as a professional photography studio. The house is primarily in the French Chateau style. Key features include a prominent corner tower with a terra cotta shingle roof and a copper finial. The roofline once featured a massive north-facing skylight, a critical tool for early photographers to capture natural light before the advent of reliable artificial lighting. #abandonded #history #architecture