AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER

ELDON, IA

The American Gothic House Center in Eldon, Iowa is a historic house museum dedicated to the iconic 1930 painting by Grant Wood. Located in the small town of Eldon, the house was built in 1881 for local businessman Charles Dibble. The two-story, wood-frame house has a Gothic Revival-style architecture and features a steep gable roof, a large bay window, and a double-door entrance.

The house was originally painted white, but in 1930 Grant Wood used it as the backdrop for his painting, “American Gothic”. Wood’s painting depicts a farmer and his daughter standing in front of the house, with its distinctive pointed window, and has since become an American icon.

The American Gothic House Center was opened to the public in 1991 and features an exhibit of Grant Wood’s works, as well as other objects related to the painting. The center also includes a gift shop, a gallery, and a research library. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and its grounds, and learn more about the history of the house and the painting.

The house and the painting are symbols of American rural life, and the American Gothic House Center is a place to explore and celebrate the art and culture of this iconic image. It is a popular destination for visitors to the area, and a reminder of the rich history and culture of rural Iowa.

AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELDON IA. US MID #8401900111

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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Contact AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER

• telephone: 6416523352
• website: http://www.wapellocounty.org/americangothic

AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE CENTER
300 AMERICAN GOTHIC ST
ELDON
IA
52554

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