by Christine Lorraine Morgan, March 30, 2026

When’s the last time you saw a 134-year-old mansion with a staircase that’s hidden behind a wall panel?

That is just one example of the architectural delights that lie within this amazing structure. Named Galbraith Mansion, it has owned the southeast corner of W. 6th and Myrtle streets since 1892. Official address is 259 W. 6th St., Erie, which places this one-of-a-kind residence squarely in the center of Millionaire’s Row.

“The 18-room, 4- story home features ornate ceilings, wooden window seats, hand-carved bookcases, marble floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, and opulent interior woodwork,” according to eriebuildings. info

That is about the most architecturally perfect turret I have ever seen. The brickwork is mind-boggling.

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Brilliant built-ins

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This is the wall panel behind which the servants’ staircase can be found.

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One of the home’s marble fireplaces

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Ornate banister with incredible detail carved into it.

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Those windows, that woodwork. Perfection

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Lower level is bright and spacious, where meals were prepared for the household. It’s also where servants ate their meals.

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Dining Room

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Photographer at work