Benjamin Riegel Mansion
Location #3
If turn-of-the-century scandal intrigues you, Easton is the place to find it.
44 N 2nd St
About Benjamin Riegel Mansion
The Benjamin Riegel Mansion was built as a retirement home in 1902 by the paper magnate who founded Riegelsville. Legend says it was designed by famed architect Stanford White (this has never been confirmed) who, in a 1906 New York City scandal, was assassinated by his lover’s jealous husband. The Jacobson Revival style estate sold to Easton developers Leslie and Leslar Williams, who owned the Hotel Easton. For 40 years it was the home of Lou Reda’s TV production company. It’s now home to Bruno Law.
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For info: laini@eastonpost.com
Special thanks to Richard F. Hope, historian, who contributed a wealth of information for this walking tour.
Written by Kelly Prentice
Photos by Laini Abraham