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Elyria

Hickories Museum

509 Washington Ave, Elyria, Ohio 44035 USA

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“learn the lifestyle of a wealthy Lorain County family in the early 1900's”

The Lorain County Historical Society is housed in The Hickories Museum, an 1895 mansion combining Richardsonian Romanesque and Shingle-style architecture. The interior features Tiffany-style windows, six fireplaces, carved faces and a private chapel. French and Gothic styles are apparent in the oak, mahogany and cherry woodwork. The museum interprets the lifestyle of a wealthy Lorain County family in the early 1900s. Daily, visitors can enjoy guided tours of The Hickories Museum Tuesday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment (last tour starts 45 minutes before close). Admission: Adults $5; Children (ages 13-18) $3; Children (ages 6-12) $2; Children under six and LCHS Members FREE.

Reviewed by
Carrie B.

September 07, 2019

House is stunning and has so much history and charm! The problem is the new historian knows absolutely nothing about the house. She said "I don't know" so many times during our tour. She needs... Read more

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Drew S.

July 10, 2019

We recently toured the Hickories historical house museum. It is one of the nicer historic homes I've toured around the country. I didn't know about it until my sister told me. More people should... Read more

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Levi S.

August 20, 2021

We had a wonderful tour on 08/19/2021 by a very knowledgeable gentleman at the Hickories Museum. We've toured a lot of historical homes in the US as a matter of fact we own one. The Hickories... Read more

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