When the American Philatelic Society outgrew its headquarters, it decided to purchase and renovate this six-acre, 18-building abandoned historic match factory near downtown Bellefonte, PA. Extensive renovations transformed the old brick structures into the society’s new headquarters and multiple tenant spaces from three of the buildings. The exposed brick and wood timber structure remain exposed throughout the library and offices. A small post office on loan from the Smithsonian Museum of American History was reconstructed in one of the buildings.
Details and Awards
Total Square Feet
16,037
Start Date
03/07/2007
Substantial Completion
12/31/2007
Address
100 Match Factory Place Bellefonte, PA 16823
Owner
American Philatelic Research Library Bellefonte, PA 16823
Architect
Vitetta Architecture Wormleysburg, PA 17043
Civil Engineer
Uni-Tec Consulting Engineers State College, PA 16801
