Scribner House
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| Scribner House - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building |
| Period | 1814 |
| HSP Style | Federal |
| Builder | Joel Scribner |
| Construction | Wood |
| No. Stories | 4 |
| Original Use | Home of the Scribner Family |
| Present Use | Museum and Chapter Meeting House |
Historical Significance:
This house was erected by Joel Scribner, a founding father of New Albany. Three generations of this family lived in the house; they were the only family to reside in this house. The last Scribner, Miss Harriet Scribner, sold this house to the Piankeshaw Chapter in 1917 for $1500. The house contains many Scribner family treasurers, antiques, and three paintings by George Morrison, who was from the New Albany area. Other antiques of that same time period have been donated to the house/museum.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- City Landmark
Funded By:
Since 1917, the Piankeshaw Chapter has maintained this house. There have been some restoration projects in the past as well as after the 1937 flood which took its toll on the house. Still today the Chapter ladies strive to carry out maintenance and upkeep
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: Donations only
- Public Hours: By Appointment Only
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes, available for filming
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? Yes
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? Yes
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