RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM

WATERLOO, IA

The Rensselaer Russell House Museum is a historic house museum located in Waterloo, Iowa. The house was built in 1861 for Rensselaer Russell, a prominent businessman and politician in the area. The house was later donated to the city of Waterloo in 1973 by Russell's granddaughter and was opened as a museum in 1975.

The house is a prime example of Italianate architecture and features ornate details such as a cupola, decorative brackets, and a wrap-around porch. The interior of the house has been restored to its original Victorian-era style with period furnishings and decor. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house to learn about its history and the life of the Russell family.

In addition to the main house, the museum also features a carriage house and a schoolhouse. The carriage house contains exhibits on the history of transportation in the area, while the schoolhouse houses exhibits on the history of education in Waterloo.

The Rensselaer Russell House Museum is open for tours from May to October and is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and school groups. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including Victorian tea parties and holiday tours.

RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WATERLOO IA. US MID #8401900030

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM
503 SOUTH STREET
WATERLOO
IA
50701-1517

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