Centre Furnace Mansion
Wedding venue in State College, Pennsylvania





About Centre Furnace Mansion
Centre Furnace Mansion is a restored ironmaster’s residence and historic house museum on several acres at the southeast corner of Penn State’s campus. The landscaped grounds include period-inspired gardens, lawns, mature trees, and the historic furnace stack. Private events may use the indoor Hearth Room or the outdoor grounds for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Hearth Room seats approximately 25–30 for a meal or accommodates up to 40 standing; the grounds accommodate up to 100. The upper porch and patio can be used for gatherings or pre-reception appetizers. Facilities include a small modern kitchen and two wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and a docent tour may be scheduled. Renters arrange catering and event equipment. Parking is available off Porter Road.
The facts
- Guests
- 25–100 guests
- Pricing note
- No venue-rental amount is stated. Private functions require a $100 deposit when the reservation agreement is signed; weddings and large events are limited to about 10 per year.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate · Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Centre Furnace Mansion
- Website: centrehistory.org/visit-us/visit
- Phone: (814) 234-4779
- Address: 1001 East College Avenue
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