Centre Square
The 75-foot tall Soldiers and Sailors Monument (from 1900) towers in front of you, or perhaps, you see the “Tallest Peace Candle” in the world, first erected in 1951.
Dr. Innes Residence
Pop in to see the Quadrant Bookmart and Coffee Shop aka Dr. Innes Residence built circa 1848 as the residence of Dr. Charles Innes, who helped plan Easton’s first public high school.
Millionaire’s Row
Due to its proximity to major waterways, between 1820 and 1860, Easton was the busiest and wealthiest town in the area. This block, constructed in the 19th Century, housed some of Easton’s richest citizens, including the Hohls, the Rineks, and the Whitwoods.
The Simon Mansion
The result, two years and $250,000 later, was the Simon Mansion, today home of the Third Street Alliance for Women and Children.
The Chipman Mansion
The Chipman Mansion was designed/built by William Michler in 1902 for Easton industrialist Evan Chipman, a partner in the Charles Chipman Hosiery Mills.
Trinity Episcopal Church
The original home of Samuel Sitgreaves – diplomat and congressman.
Colonel Thomas McKean Mansion
Next, look for the Colonel Thomas McKean Mansion. Thomas McKean was the President of Easton Bank.
St. Michael’s Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church
St Michael’s was originally the Brainerd Presbyterian Church, named in honor of colonial missionary David Brainerd, the church was dedicated in 1854 when its 175-foot spire “dominated” the Easton skyline.
