Mercer County's great steel magnate, Frank H. Buhl, founded the Sharon Steel Corporation, which then became the primary source of income for the Shenango Valley. After graduating from the university, Frank came to Sharon and fell in love with Julia Forker.
Industrialist Frank H. Buhl married in 1888, and Frank built a Richardson Romanesque castle for his beloved wife, Julia Forker Buhl. Buhl Mansion is one of Shanengo's mind-blowing architectural houses.
The Buhl Mansion was built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, designed by Charles Owsley. Construction of the castle started in 1890 and lasted for six years.
The childless Buhls dedicated a great deal of energy and resources to the betterment of the Shenango Valley, and their names are associated with numerous philanthropic ventures that are still in existence. The 14-room mansion, steeped in history, was saved from longtime neglect and restored to its former opulence by local businessman James Winner.The Buhl Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on your left on the East Hill, just before the downtown area. Buhl was the "Father of the Industrial Shenango Valley."
The Buhl Mansion, operated by the Winners as a bed and breakfast, also contains a spa and houses the Winners' art collection. Guided tours are available for a fee.
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