Troy’s Favorite “Castle” – The John Paine Mansion

Join me for a look at the history and architecture of Troy's John Paine Mansion. If you love old houses, amazing craftsmanship and period detail, this story is for you.

(John Paine Mansion. Photo: Kenneth Zirkel for Wikipedia)

In 2022, when visitors enter the large house at 49 Second Street in Troy, their first words are probably “Woah,” and “Wow!” The house is simply breathtaking. That same reaction was probably had by the homeowner’s first guests, fellow wealthy Trojans who attended the first social events at the mans…