Porter House Museum, Decorah

Name: Porter House Museum
Address: 401 W Broadway St, Decorah, 52101-1741, United States
Telephone: +1 563-382-8465

#3 among attractions in Decorah

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Porter House Museum is a house and museum in Decorah, Iowa. It was the home of Adelbert Field Porter and his wife, Grace Young Porter, as well as Grace's mother and father, until their deaths. On August 6, 1975, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 43°18'8"N, 91°47'23"W

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401 W Broadway StDecorah 52101-1741 United States

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+1 563-382-8465

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Porter House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Winneshiek County Courthouse, Steyer Opera House, Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve.

~950 ftNW
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Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah
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Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve, Decorah
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~1480 ftNW
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Painter-Bernatz Mill, Decorah
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~860 ftNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Decorah Commercial Historic District, Decorah
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~1150 ftSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District, Decorah
6 min walk • The Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District is located in Decorah, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The original boundaries of the historic district is composed of seven blocks of a residential area and the city's oldest park. It is located on a prominent hill in the heart of Decorah.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Porter House Museum open?

Porter House Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Porter House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Winneshiek County Courthouse, Decorah (3 min walk), Decorah Commercial Historic District, Decorah (5 min walk), Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah (5 min walk), Broadway–Phelps Park Historic District, Decorah (6 min walk).