Endangered Places List
203 W. 6th Street, Erie
The Carter-Shannon House, which is currently owned by Gannon University, has been vacant for more than three years. The home was built in the 1835 and remodeled in the 1880’s, giving it its Queen Anne style. It is located within the National Register listed W. 6th Street Historic District.
The current condition of the building has been brought on by years of deferred maintenance that goes beyond the period of time the building has been vacant.
The Carter-Shannon House is being threatened by development pressures as Gannon University looks to expand.
A new roof was installed, which indicates that the future of this building may look positive.
Updated 08/23/2020
In 2022, Gannon sold the Carter-Shannon House to Erie businessman and preservationist Tom Hagen, who promised to rescue and restore the mansion along with two others in the Our West Bayfront neighborhood. Once the restoration and rehabilitation work is complete, the Historic Erie Preservation Trust will lease the building back to Gannon University for use as student housing.
Updated 06/12/2025