Join the Sharon Historical Society as we celebrate the release of our newest book, “Built by Steel: Frank and Julia Buhl's Mansion and Legacy”, with a special lecture. In this lecture, we’ll explore the rich history of the Frank H. Buhl mansion, built in 1891 as a wedding gift from industrialist and philanthropist Frank Buhl to his wife Julia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“Built by Steel” is a comprehensive history of the Buhl family and their grand mansion on Sharon’s East Hill paired with historic and current photography. Get a glimpse into the lives of Buhl Mansion’s current owner, Donna C. Winner, and her late husband James E. Winner Jr. We welcome you to sit back and enjoy the fairytale...
This hour-long program is provided by Taylor Galaska, President of the Board of Directors of the Sharon Historical Society, and Laura Ackley, General Manager of Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa. Galaska is the Guesthouse Supervisor and "resident historian" at Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa. Galaska is a Sharon native, graduating from Kennedy Catholic High School in 2017. He went on to study at Westminster College where he earned a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Professional Sales, though his true passion is architectural history and historic preservation. Ackley is from Beaver Falls, but has called the Shenango Valley home for over 20 years. A graduate from Geneva College where she earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Ackley has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including those in the tourism, hospitality, cultural, economic and community development sectors. She worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Pittsburgh before returning to Sharon as the General Manager and Director of Marketing for Buhl Mansion Guesthouse & Spa, Tara - A Country Inn, and Donna's Diner in 2003. Ackley has dedicated the last two decades to researching the history of the Buhl family. This lecture is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No reservations or tickets are required.
The event will be at the Sharon Municipal Building, City Council Chambers, 155 West Connelly Blvd. Sharon, PA 16146 on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:00 pm.