3. Glessner House

PRAIRIE AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT.   The Glessner House was built in 1887 and is the home of Henry Hobson Richardson Glessner, an architect whose work inspired Frank Lloyd Wright. The house has been painstakingly restored and preserved and includes an outstanding collection of 19th and 20th century furniture and decorative art. This home holds a vast assortment of pieces from the Aesthetic and English Arts and Crafts movements. The collection includes ceramic vases and tiles, silver, engravings, and Art Nouveau glass.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Glessner House Wed-Sun 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm; Clark House Tours Wed-Sun noon, 1pm, and 2pm; Prairie Avenue Walking Tour Jul-Sep By Appointment

Admission:

Glessner House or Clarke House Adult $10; Senior $9; Student $9; Child (5-12) $5; Child (5 and under) Free Combo Tour (Glessner AND Clarke) Adult $15; Senior $12; Student $12; Child (5-12) $8; Child (5 and under) Free Wednesdays Free

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Website: Visit the Glessner House website »

Type: Historic Sites, History Museums, Museums

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