Supplements: ''If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.'' â€" Gaston Bachelard Among all the words to describe this grand property, these words personify it best. She is a harborer of history, secrets, and possibilities. As the second oldest home in Lycoming County (1790), The John Adlum Estate bears 15.5 acres with a delightful frontage of Wolf Run. Visitors of the stream include Great Blue heron, falcons, and fishers, making it a magical wonderland for children. Beautifully restored, this four bedroom home with master closet/laundry/dressing room, three baths, central air, and sun porch is a must see. {owner is a PA licensed Realtor} Call Eric Getz 570-435-1810 John Adlum is the father of modern day Chardonnay~John Adlum (April 29, 1759 â€" March 14, 1836) was a pioneering American viticulturalist who was the first to cultivate the Catawba grape. He is known as "the father of American viticulture" (grape-growing). He also served in the American Revolutionary War; was a well-known surveyor; was one of the first associate judges in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; and served in the United States Army in the War of 1812. [Geneology Trails] John Adlum House This beautiful stone house was just across the fields from William and Mercy Ellis' house at Wolf Run, and was built for William's brother. One occupant was John Adlum, who was a friend of Thomas Jefferson. The farm belonged to the Adlum family for 50 years during the time of slavery. John Adlum was not a known abolitionist, but some people speculate that the house may have harbored runaways because Adlum's sisters were friends with the Ellis family. There is a secret door in the wall of the attic that leads to a large crawl space and a tunnel in the cellar that is said to have once gone to a milk house behind the barn. [Freedom Bound] John Adlum later returned to serve his country during the War of 1812 in the fighting at Harve de grace Maryland. After moving into the District of Columbia in 1814, John Adlum established the "Vineyard" where he planted over 200 acres of domestic and other grapes and became the leading spokesman for American viticulture. He wrote two of the earliest books written by an American on winemaking and production: A Memoir on the Cultivation of the Vine and the Best Mode of Making Wine published 1828 and Adlum on Making Wine published 1823. In his later years he corresponded and exchanged agricultural and viticulture advice with Presidents John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison on grape production and domestic wine. [Geneology Trails]