The Federal House Bed & Breakfast (#42295)

State College, Pennsylvania

Description of the State College vacation b&b rental

Mission Statement:

We promise the beauty and Serenity of the past with the comfort of home; offering clean and friendly service for all seasons.

Hurry, your heavenly escape awaits you.

Paradise is closer than you imagined. Escape into a world of beauty right in the heart of Boalsburg’s Historical District. Delight in nature’s tranquility and warmth as you step foot into the classic world of the 1800’s. Visit the birthplace of Memorial Day, join us for the Victorian Christmas Festival, Penn State Football or simply enjoy the Arts Fest Parade from our front porch.

Located 3 miles from State College, The Federal House promises easy access to downtown State College and Penn State’s Beaver Football Stadium. We offer free parking for your vehicles and direct access to the Boalsburg bus which takes you straight into State College.

The Federal House remains one of the only Bed and Breakfast with amenities for Children.

Enjoy the local atmosphere of historical restaurants (Duffy's Tavern is across the street) or a warm cup of coffee by the fireplace. Take a peaceful walk thru the gardens and here the waterfalls or enjoy a peaceful evening gazing at the stars beneath the gazebo.

Paradise awaits you. Book one of our Beautiful rooms, the entire house, or one of our seprate cottages. Pack your bags and prepare for a heavenly escape.

Refund policy is 90 days in advance or NO Refund. Noise violations result in immediate eviction,

A Brief History:

In 1826, many people still referred to Boalsburg as “Springfield.” The vacant lot that settler John Hess purchased from George Boal in that year would have been recognized as the one on the corner of Pitt Street and Morris Alley. In the generations that followed, Springfield officially became Boalsburg. Pitt Street became Main and Morris Alley came to be Academy Street.

But change passed by the Hess family, who continued to occupy the same land and house until 1984. Few structures are as well documented and preserved as the Hess-Leiby-Segner House (now The Federal House), built of handmade bricks by John Hess in 1826.

The Hess family played an important role in the history of Boalsburg. John Hess was a hatter and ran a shop in a now demolished building next to the house. His land being one and one-half lots wide, he could afford the luxury of a separate building for his business, whi8le many Boalsburg merchants had their businesses in their homes. Later, one of Hess’s son-in-laws ran a broom factory in the old hat shop building after which it became the second location of the Boalsburg telephone exchange, with Hess’s great-granddaughters as the operators (and, one imagines, the best informed sources of local gossip). The structure was finally a general store before being torn down in the mid 1960’s.

Although the old shop saw many changes, the house remained virtually the same and is still today one of the best preserved examples of Boalsburg’s early architecture. It’s simply, three bay brick façade with its elegant doorway surmounted by a lunette window and flanked by a graceful Tuscan pilasters is typical of the Federal style that dominated American architecture in the first years of the 19th century.

Inside, one enters a spacious, airy foyer with its original open staircase detailed with hand carved scroll work on the stringboard. A classic foyer, the hall runs to the rear addition (now used as a kitchen) and opens into the beautiful post and beam sunroom with its walls of windows looking out to the patio and garden. It is flanked by two large, well-lighted rooms with a high ceilings and a Rumford fireplace (recently converted to gas). Original woodwork is preserved throughout the house. Among the most notable are the handmade door hardware and the beautifully refinished native white pine plank floorboards, some of which are fifteen inches wide.

With thirteen inch walls of handmade bricks baked on his land and hand hewn joists and girders, The Federal House remains as solid as ever, a treasure in historic Boalsburg.

The federal House was featured in Centre County Holiday Home, Centre Daily Times, December 2005, pages 16-18.

The King Suite is private and decorated with rich cherry furniture and has a private marble shower with heated floors. The Princess is decorated in bright yellows and inviting flowers. The Prince has rich greens and burgandys. The Majestic is a full apartment located on the top floor with elegant golds.

The Queens Quarters is a seperate from the main house and has a lovely glass gazebo perfect to enjoy your coffee and view the lush gardens. There is also a fireplace.

The Loft provides a seprate and private setting surrounded by our gardens.

Enjoy a meal out on the stone deck or under The Gazebo. Relax in The Sitting Room or enjoy dinner by the fireplace in The Dining Room. There is a gourmet kitchen and additional meals can be requested and prepared by our in house chef. Entertain in our sunroom with heated floors, fireplace, big screen tv and views of the garden.

Full cable, wireless internet, video library, ps3, surround sound, grill.

The Federal House is proud to provide you accomidations for couples, family's, bridal/baby showers, receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, graduation, Penn State Football, parties, family reunions and photo shoots.

We look forward to making your visit to State College a memorable one.

• 4 Queen Beds, 3 Double Beds, 1 Sofa Bed
• Full Kitchen
• Linens Provided
• Air Conditioning
• Game Room
• Parking
• Cook
• Garage
• Patio
• Daily Maid Service
• Hardwood Floors
• Porch
• Deck
• Heating
• View (Mountains)
• Fireplace
• High Speed Internet

• Alarm Clock
• Fax Machine
• Stereo
• Blender
• Gas Grill
• Stove
• CD Player
• Hair Dryer
• Telephone
• Ceiling Fan
• Iron
• Toaster
• Coffee Maker
• Microwave
• TV (Cable/Satellite)
• Computer
• Oven
• VCR
• Dishwasher
• Radio
• Washer/Dryer
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)

• Bicycling (<1 mile)
• Canoeing (5 miles)
• Sailing (5 miles)
• Hiking (<1 mile)
• Cross-Country Skiing (5 miles)
• Scuba Diving (5 miles)
• Hunting (<1 mile)
• Downhill Skiing (5 miles)
• Tennis (5 miles)
• Park (<1 mile)
• Fishing (5 miles)
• Winery (5 miles)
• Playground (<1 mile)
• Golf (5 miles)
• Movie Theater (6 miles)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Grocery Store (5 miles)
• Pool (6 miles)
• Shopping Area (<1 mile)
• Gym/Fitness Center (5 miles)
• Boating (10 miles)
• Snowmobiling (<1 mile)
• Ice Skating (5 miles)
• Children's Pool (10 miles)
• Kayaking (2 miles)
• Jet Skiing (5 miles)
• Horseback Riding (10 miles)
• Volleyball Court (2 miles)
• Lake (5 miles)
• Beach (15 miles)
• Amusement Park (3 miles)
• Live Entertainment (5 miles)
• Theme Park (15 miles)
• Basketball Court (5 miles)
• Miniature Golf (5 miles)
• Water Park (15 miles)
• Bowling (5 miles)
• Racquetball (5 miles)
• Water Skiing (20 miles)

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• Payment Options: American Express, Cashier's Check, Discover, Mastercard, Money Order, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
   
• Check In: 2 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 12 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: Special Event Weekends 2 days minimum
   
• Lodging Tax: 7%
   
• Deposits: Refundable Security Deposits for Special Events
   
• Other Fees: Additional fees for Wedding Parties, Catered Meals and Special Events and Football Weekends. Please inquire about party packages and Season Stay Rates.
   

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