GOODNOW HOUSE

MANHATTAN, KS

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Goodnow House is a historic home located in Manhattan, Kansas. The house was built in 1861 by Isaac T. Goodnow, one of the founders of Kansas State University. The house is a two-story Italianate-style brick building with a low-pitched roof and a cupola. The original structure consisted of four rooms, but it was expanded in 1864 with the addition of a kitchen and dining room. The house was also used as a stop on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War.

Today, the Goodnow House is a museum that is open to the public. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house, which has been restored to its original condition with period furnishings and decor. The museum also features exhibits on the history of Manhattan and the surrounding area. The Goodnow House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular attraction for history buffs and tourists alike. It is located in a quiet residential area of Manhattan and is easily accessible by car or foot. The museum is open from April to October and hosts various events and programs throughout the year.

GOODNOW HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MANHATTAN KS. US MID #8402000245

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 58,225 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact GOODNOW HOUSE

RILEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2309 CLAFLIN RD
MANHATTAN
KS
66502-3421

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GOODNOW HOUSE Information

MID # 8402000245
Name RILEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name GOODNOW HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480646424
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 113,926
REVENUE 58,225
LAT/LONG 39.192955, -96.596701
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 161
US Census Tract: 000304
US Census Block: 3004