Bear's Retreat is a historic house in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, primarily known for its age.
It is a privately owned house dating back to , being lived in . The southern log side was built by Jacob Bare in 1794. It is believed he was a German immigrant based on the three-story construction of the log section. Despite plenty of room to build his home, large, heavy, hand-hewn logs were raised higher and higher into place in the traditional building custom of his homeland. The Northern "new addition" brick side built in 1840. The red-brick exterior was made on-site using the abundant clay found on the property. Remains of the outdoor summer kitchen are still clearly present.
The property was designated a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark in 1983.
External links Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation's Historic Landmarks Plaques, page 12, designated 1983