Tripp Family Homestead Explained

The Tripp Family Homestead, also known as the "Tripp House", is an historic, American house that is located at 1101 N. Main Avenue in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

History and architectural features

The oldest portion of the house was built circa 1771 by Isaac Tripp, Scranton's first settler. Isaac Tripp II began later modification circa 1778; Isaac Tripp III further renovated the home in 1812, which left the building in a Federal style. The building stayed in the Tripp family until 1900 and is the oldest building in Lackawanna County.^{[1] [2]} It is open as a special events facility.

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

External links

• Tripp House website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. 2009-04-10.
2. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000628_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Tripp Family Homestead]. 2012-01-02. Pennsylvania Register of Historic Sites and Landmarks. PDF. April 1972.