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As the oldest home in Clearfield, The Christopher Kratzer
Bed and Breakfast is a Classic Revival house in the Old Town
Historic District. 
This graceful home, painted in a warm yellow with white trim
and soft green shutters, was built prior to 1840 by
Christopher Kratzer, a noted lumberman, carpenter, architect,
politician, and owner of the County's first newspaper. The
present owners, Bruce and Ginny Baggett, remain devoted to
their charming home; after several years of time and
attention, it is evident that maintaining this historic house
is a labor of love.
The interior of the house reflects not only the interest
Bruce and Ginny have in preserving history, but also their
personalities. Their enjoyment of many different styles and
periods of furniture is apparent in their mixture of antiques
and fine reproductions with purely contemporary pieces. This
eclectic decor also shows their interest in art and music; as
a professional artist, Ginny has filled the rooms with an
interesting and varied collection of objects d'art as well as
many of her silkscreen prints. Bruce's music profession is
represented also with musical instruments and memorabilia of
more than thirty years of show business.
The guest rooms are as lovingly decorated as the common
areas. Two guest rooms, one with mahogany twin beds and one
with an antique queen-sized spool bed, can be separate or
connecting. A cozy upstairs sitting room with a color TV
converts to a bedroom, and an additional spacious bedroom with
king-sized bed and private bath is also available.
Accommodations include both single and double occupancy.
A full gourmet delight is always the morning fare at the
Christopher Kratzer House. Start your day with Bananas Foster
French Toast, Spring Green Coffee Cake, or Pears Caramel. Warm
up to a hot cup of coffee, freshly baked breads, and a good
helping of hospitality. |
With lovely views of the river and park, this town house
with its white picket fences, spacious yard, and large old
trees is within easy walking distance of shops, a public
library, restaurants, a movie theater, and the Clearfield
County Historical Museum. Situated near an abundance of
seasonal activities, Clearfield is only an hour's drive from
Penn State's football stadium and thirty minutes from boating,
hiking, hunting, and fishing at Elliot and Parker Dam's State
Parks. Clearfield is also the site of the annual County Fair
and the home of a fine regional theater. There is a nearby
public golf course, and a biking trail is just out the front
door.
Bruce and Ginny Baggett will be glad to help you plan your
visit by providing information about local restaurants and
points of interests, sharing with you the charm and ambiance
of Christopher Kratzer House. |
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