Cashier's House in Erie, Erie County, United States | Museum

At the Erie County History Center & Cashier's House there is always something going on for children as well as adults.

The Cashier's House was designed by Philadelphia architect, William Kelly, in the Greek Revival style. In 1839 it was the residence of the Chief Financial Officer (Peter Benson) of the Erie branch, Second Bank of the United States. Peter Benson was selected as Head Cashier of the proposed bank in 1836. Benson, his wife Elizabeth and four sons moved to Erie from Cincinnati.

A fifth son was born after the Bensons moved to Erie. Although the Bank faltered in 1841, the Bensons lived in the Cashier's House until Peter's death in1843. The Second Bank of the United States, Erie Branch is now the home of the Erie Art Museum.