VIEW OF FRENCH AZILUM
BETWEEN 1793 AND 1803 A FRENCH REFUGY COLONY EXISTED BELOW. IT WAS TO BE WHERE MARIE ANTOINETTE WAS TO HAVE LIVED HAD SHE NOT BEEN KILLED IN FRANCE. HER SON EVENTUALLY DIED IN FRANCE FROM AN ILLNESS.
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French Azilum Museum
French Azilum Location & Admissions
LOCATION
Due to the bridge repair on Route 187 by Terrytown, there is a car detour, do not follow the car detour. The best route to take is the truck detour , cross the Wyalusing Bridge and turn left onto Route 6, continue driving Route 6 and turn left at the light in Wysock onto 187 South.
At Routes 6 & 187 in Wysox , take route 187 South 4 miles . Turn left onto SR 2014 , 3.5 miles to site .
Admissions
The admissions fee covers the self-guided tour of the grounds and the guided tour of the LaPorte House.
Adults and seniors $5.00
Students/group tours with 8 or more $3.00
Children under twelve and members are free
Explore French Azilum
Museum Cabin/Welles Cabin
Our Museum Cabin is an authentic hand-hewn cabin that dates to the 1780’s. This cabin was originally situated on the Welles Farm. It was donated and moved to French Azilum in 1962 by the Welles Family of Wyalusing. The roof and floors have been replaced with the windows coming from the old Troy Academy in Troy, PA. There is a 15 minute DVD to view about the Site which will help you begin your visit back in time to 1793.
Wine Cellar
This stone-walled wine root-cellar is from the original village . The cellar was excavated in the winter of 1956-57 and several bottles, glassware and ironware were found. These articles have been placed in the Museum Cabin. The cellar was probably covered by one of the fifty or so two-story log cabins that were built here in 1793-1795. Each cabin was situated on a half acre lot.
Herb Garden
The Herb Garden was replanted in 2010. It contains many of the herbs that the French used to add flavor to the foods they cooked. Pinch an herb to enjoy the fresh aroma .
Gazebo
The Gazebo was built in 1992 in memory of Martha Hermann, curator of French Azilum from 1966 to 1985. Many of the displays and programs are her accomplishments. A perfect place to have a wedding!
The Blacksmith shop/Farm tools
The Blacksmith Shop was originally the Carriage House. The building dates back to the late 1830’s. Inside you will find antique farm equipment including a wheel barrel wagon and several tools used by the blacksmith.
The LaPorte House
The LaPorte House was built in 1836 by John LaPorte, son of Bartholomew LaPorte, an original settler. Before you begin your guided tour, note the fine architecture of the building. It resembles that of French Colonial styles both inside and out. The Palladian triple motif in the third-story gable window is similar to a 16th Century Italian design and may have been copied from Independence Hall.
As you approach the front door look to the left of the house. Here you will see the original cornerstone laid by John LaPorte in 1836. As you wait on the front porch for your guide, note the flagstone beneath you. These are original and were quarried nearby. Hand-blown glass from the window panes were brought from Philadelphia and glazed into frames with white lead. You will also see a large millstone on the front lawn which is believed to have been from the original village’s gristmill.
The Wagon House
The Wagon House was used to house the farm equipment and hay. Many of the construction beams for this building were believed to have been from “La Grande Maison”. It now contains the spinning and weaving displays, along with other artifacts, from the Overlook Project.
LaPorte Cemetery
As you exit the parking lot look to your right. You will see a tall, white cemetery marker. Members of the LaPorte family are buried here, including John and Bartholomew.
Marie Antionette Overlook
The Overlook sits approximately 500 feet above the North Branch of the Susquehanna River. It was originally built in 1930 as a part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration). In 2009 the overlook was restored to its former glory with the help of French Azilum, Inc. and Penn DOT, DCNR and Endless Mountains Heritage Region.The land below the Overlook now known as Asylum Township was originally called “The Meadows” by the Iroquois who inhabited the land. The Overlook was built to look over the scenic view of the French Azilum. During the French Revolution, aristocrats fled persecution some traveled to America. In 1793 the area below was built up as a new home for the refugees. If you are standing at the Overlook you can see French Azilum Historic Site and the LaPorte house museum if you look all the way over to your right.
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OBITUARIES Col. John Beirne, former Penelec vice-president, dies
.1. John F. A. Beirne, 85, well-known Towanda area raid., died an Wednesday, June ., 19,6 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born Dec. 20, 1900 in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of Michael and Anna Gavigan Beirne, Irish immigrants to this country. He came to Towanda in 1921 to work with the Towanda Gas & Electric Company as a lineman. He later wit named President of the Northern Pennsylvania Power Company, and Vice-President of Penelec after the merger of those companies.
Col. Beirne and his wife, the former Helen Elizabeth Kelly, whom he met and marred when she was an Army nurse in World War 1, also owned and operated a large dairy farm in Monroe and Asylum townships for many years. He was widely known for his active interest in military and veterans affairs, and civic, church, scouting, industrial and government activities on the local, Northern nee and state levels. A veteran of both World Wars, he held the rank of Colonel, Army of the United States, retired. He was a member of the Second Army
Advisory Board, Infantry Association of the US. Army, Retired Officers Maociation, Northern Tier Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association past president ), American Legion Post 42 of Towanda and Beirne Webster VFW P., which carries the name of his son, John, who was killed in the Philippines in World War II while serving as a company commander. Five other sons served in this country's military conflicts. He was one of four surviving members of the World War I Last Man's Club in Towanda. A trustee of the Towanda Memorial and Robert Packer hospitals, he was a Director of the Towanda Area Industrial Development Corporation and member of the regional committee of the Nor-theast Peruisylvania Industrial Development Commission. He also served on the Rural Committee of the Pennsylvania Electric Association, trade organizations of the state's investor-owned Electric and Militia. CO. Beirne was a Director and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens & Northern National Bank and Trust Company, Executive Committee member of the General Suthvan Boy Scout Council and Executive Board member of the Salvation Army in Bradford County. Former Board Chairman of the Bradford County Department of Public Assistance, he also
served on the Committee of the Governor's White House Conference on Aging and Bradford County In-Mtutional inspection Committee. Included among .1. Beirne's other memberships were the Loyal Order of Moose, BP of Elks, Rotary, Liberty Corners Grange, Bradford County Industrial Management Club, Towanda Country Club, Wheel lnrl o Roaring Branch, Bradford County Historical Society. and French Asylum, Inc. He was a parishioner of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a past Grand Knight of the Towanda Council, Knights of Columbus. He was active in the Pennsylvania Society in New Y. City and Pennsylvania Farmers Association, and had serv-ed as a Republican Committeeman. Survivors are his wife; children: Mrs. Patrick t Helen Elizabeth , Bar-rett of Towanda, Virginia Beirne, Dr. Michael Berme and Thomas Beth*, all of Anchorage, Alas., Dr. Daniel Beirne of Melbourne, Fla., Atty. Robert Beane of Athens and Patrick Beirne of Towanda; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-Vitra' It and enobvrnedrl.'e Predeceasing thin were a so, Lt. Jo. Beirne, and a grandson, Nick Beim, who died in Vietnam. Friends may call at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Friday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. BP of Elks No. 2191 of Towanda will conduct memorial ser-vices, and recitation of the Rosa, will be at 2 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at hth church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial .11 be to the parish cemetery, with full military honors accorded by the American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the General Sullivan Boy Scout Council, RD 1 Towanda 18848.
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JUNE 26, 1 986 OBITUARIES Col. John Beirne, former Penelec vice-president,
Werner Duerr's reflections of the late Col. John Burns of Towanda and Martin Meindel, who Col. John Burns sponsored after WW2. Martin passed away in 2015.
OBITUARIES Col. John Beirne, former Penelec vice-president, dies
.1. John F. A. Beirne, 85, well-known Towanda area raid., died an Wednesday, June ., 19,6 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born Dec. 20, 1900 in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of Michael and Anna Gavigan Beirne, Irish immigrants to this country. He came to Towanda in 1921 to work with the Towanda Gas & Electric Company as a lineman. He later wit named President of the Northern Pennsylvania Power Company, and Vice-President of Penelec after the merger of those companies.
Col. Beirne and his wife, the former Helen Elizabeth Kelly, whom he met and marred when she was an Army nurse in World War 1, also owned and operated a large dairy farm in Monroe and Asylum townships for many years. He was widely known for his active interest in military and veterans affairs, and civic, church, scouting, industrial and government activities on the local, Northern nee and state levels. A veteran of both World Wars, he held the rank of Colonel, Army of the United States, retired. He was a member of the Second Army
Advisory Board, Infantry Association of the US. Army, Retired Officers Maociation, Northern Tier Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association past president ), American Legion Post 42 of Towanda and Beirne Webster VFW P., which carries the name of his son, John, who was killed in the Philippines in World War II while serving as a company commander. Five other sons served in this country's military conflicts. He was one of four surviving members of the World War I Last Man's Club in Towanda. A trustee of the Towanda Memorial and Robert Packer hospitals, he was a Director of the Towanda Area Industrial Development Corporation and member of the regional committee of the Nor-theast Peruisylvania Industrial Development Commission. He also served on the Rural Committee of the Pennsylvania Electric Association, trade organizations of the state's investor-owned Electric and Militia. CO. Beirne was a Director and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens & Northern National Bank and Trust Company, Executive Committee member of the General Suthvan Boy Scout Council and Executive Board member of the Salvation Army in Bradford County. Former Board Chairman of the Bradford County Department of Public Assistance, he also
served on the Committee of the Governor's White House Conference on Aging and Bradford County In-Mtutional inspection Committee. Included among .1. Beirne's other memberships were the Loyal Order of Moose, BP of Elks, Rotary, Liberty Corners Grange, Bradford County Industrial Management Club, Towanda Country Club, Wheel lnrl o Roaring Branch, Bradford County Historical Society. and French Asylum, Inc. He was a parishioner of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a past Grand Knight of the Towanda Council, Knights of Columbus. He was active in the Pennsylvania Society in New Y. City and Pennsylvania Farmers Association, and had serv-ed as a Republican Committeeman. Survivors are his wife; children: Mrs. Patrick t Helen Elizabeth , Bar-rett of Towanda, Virginia Beirne, Dr. Michael Berme and Thomas Beth*, all of Anchorage, Alas., Dr. Daniel Beirne of Melbourne, Fla., Atty. Robert Beane of Athens and Patrick Beirne of Towanda; 32 grandchildren; 24 great-Vitra' It and enobvrnedrl.'e Predeceasing thin were a so, Lt. Jo. Beirne, and a grandson, Nick Beim, who died in Vietnam. Friends may call at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Friday from 24 and 7-9 p.m. BP of Elks No. 2191 of Towanda will conduct memorial ser-vices, and recitation of the Rosa, will be at 2 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at hth church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial .11 be to the parish cemetery, with full military honors accorded by the American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the General Sullivan Boy Scout Council, RD 1 Towanda 18848.