A. W. Buck House is a historic home located at Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1889, and is a high style Queen Anne style dwelling. A two-story wing with end tower was built in 1903. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay brick building. It features an eight sided, three-story tower and a wrap-around porch. It was originally built as a private residence. In 1923, it was purchased by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown as a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph.
A. W. Buck House | |
Location | 615 N. Center St., Ebensburg, Pennsylvania |
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Coordinates | 40°29′22″N 78°43′31″W / 40.48941°N 78.72528°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1889 |
Architectural style | Queen Anne |
NRHP reference No. | 95000521[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 12, 1995 |
In 1990, it was sold to the Cambria County Historical Society and is operated as a local history museum.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.[1]