HILLFOREST VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM

AURORA, IN

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The Hillforest Victorian House Museum in Aurora, IN is a beautiful example of 19th century architecture. The house is the former home of industrialist and philanthropist Thomas Gaff and his family and was built between 1855 and 1856. The two-story Italianate-style home was designed with an asymmetrical plan and features a central gabled pavilion, a prominent front porch and a variety of other unique architectural details.

Inside, visitors are greeted by a grand staircase, a formal parlor, a library and a dining room. The house is filled with period antiques and artwork, including furniture, paintings, books and decorative items. On the second floor, visitors can explore four bedrooms and a nursery, as well as the family’s private chapel.

The grounds of the Hillforest Victorian House Museum feature gardens, a fountain, a gazebo and a variety of other outdoor structures. The museum offers a variety of programs, including educational lectures and tours, as well as special events, such as concerts and tea parties. The museum is open to the public for tours and events from April through October.

HILLFOREST VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AURORA IN. US MID #8401800093

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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HILLFOREST VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM

AURORA
IN
47001

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MID # 8401800093
Name HILLFOREST VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name HILLFOREST VICTORIAN HOUSE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.064774, -84.945886
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 029
US Census Tract: 080600
US Census Block: 1030