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ithin these walls lived inventor
Chester Wickwire, a local industrialist.
His company manufactured a variety The museum welcomes community
of wire products: window and fireplace use for a variety of events, such as
screens, sifters, fences, and more. birthday parties, weddings, bridal For a current list of scheduled
Success in the wire industry provided showers, corporate events, book club public event information:
him with an opportunity to build a meetings, celebrations of life, or a the1890house.org/events/
unique, castle-like Victorian home. “murder mystery” with friends.
Tours:
In June of 1890, upon the home’s The newly-renovated Carriage House Thursday —Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm
completion, Chester, his wife is also available for rentals. Explore Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Ardell, and their sons Frederic our entertainment packages or build For more information or to
and Charles moved into this elegant your own. Bring refreshments, or book your tour:
home. Following the death of work with a caterer of your choice to the1890house.org/tours/
his parents, Frederic returned to live make your day special.
in the home with his wife Marian and
their four children. The 1890 House also welcomes the
public to events such as Victorian
Touring the museum gives a window teas, ice cream socials, open houses,
into their lives. Explore five floors of and various holiday celebrations.
history, see period clothing, children’s
toys, early “modern” conveniences, and
classic Victorian interior design with
many pieces original to the house.

the1890house.org
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