HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM

APPLETON, WI

Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a preserved Victorian mansion located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Built in 1880, it is the first home in the world to be powered by a hydroelectric central station, which was constructed by the famous inventor Thomas Edison. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that document the history of the house and its occupants, as well as the development of electricity and early 20th-century life in Wisconsin.

The house is a two-story, redbrick mansion with ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and a wrap-around veranda. The interior of the house has been restored to its original Victorian-era splendor, with period furnishings, wallpaper, and decorations. Visitors can tour the main floor of the house, which includes a parlor, library, dining room, and kitchen, as well as the basement, which houses the hydroelectric power plant.

The museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. Visitors can learn about the history of the house and its famous residents, including the wealthy paper magnate Henry J. Rogers and his family. They can also explore the hydroelectric power plant, which was a technological marvel of its time and paved the way for the widespread use of electricity in homes and businesses across the world. Overall, Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a fascinating glimpse into the past and an important piece of American history.

HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in APPLETON WI. US MID #8405500104

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 4147308204
• website: www.focol.org/hearthstone

HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
625 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE
APPLETON
WI
54911

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