Lucy King is the owner of Connellsville Bed and Breakfast. Prior to opening this well-loved spot, she was engaged in selling imported Czech and Slovak crystal, glass and jewelry. Hence, colorful art glass catches one’s eye in the dining area and beautiful cut crystal chandeliers illuminate many of the rooms.
Indeed, Connellsville Bed and Breakfast is a point of interest. In 1916, Giovanni and Maria Pujia, immigrants from Southern Italy, purchased the building from the McIlvaine family. At that time the building was a red brick, two-story Victorian. The Pujia Family in the 1920’s renovated the building to look European. They had it re-bricked to today’s beige and tan design. The roof was raised to create a third floor with dormers when an addition with a full basement was constructed. This more than doubled the building’s size. Furthermore, during this period a small house, which was later demolished, was also built for Uncle Joe where the driveway and garage is today.
Another interesting fact, after the Pujias’ purchased and moved Ross’s Market to their building, they Americanized their name to Ross. Mrs. Ross sold the business in 1966. Today, a satellite for Greenhouse Winery occupies this space.
Connellsville Bed and Breakfast is also on Facebook.