Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton

Name: Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Address: 625 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, 54911-6042, United States
Telephone: +1 920-730-8204

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Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton

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The Hearthstone Historic House Museum is a historic home in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States that has been converted into a museum. On September 30, 1882, it became the first residence in the US powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using the Edison system. At that time, the house was the residence of Henry James Rogers, a paper company executive and entrepreneur. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974. The house was previously known as the Henry J. Rogers House. ()

Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 44°15'17"N, 88°24'51"W

Address

625 W Prospect AveGrand ChuteAppleton 54911-6042 United States

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+1 920-730-8204

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

Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Parish, The History Museum at the Castle, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, All Saints Episcopal Church.

~1650 ftN
Church
St. Mary's Parish, Appleton
8 min walk • St. Mary's Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA, in the Diocese of Green Bay. Organized by Fr. J.N. Pfeiffer and the Irish Catholics of the area in 1859, St. Mary Parish was the first Roman Catholic church in Appleton.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
The History Museum at the Castle, Appleton
21 min walk • The History Museum at the Castle is a local history museum located in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin across College Avenue from Lawrence University.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Opera
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton
14 min walk • The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, also called the PAC, is a performing arts center in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.
0.8 miNE
Church
All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton
22 min walk • All Saints Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church in Appleton, Wisconsin. A parish in the Diocese of Fond du Lac, it is the only Episcopal church in Appleton. The congregation first met circa 1854 and organized in 1856. The current church building was consecrated in 1905.
~680 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Paper Discovery Center, Appleton
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44°15'43"N • 88°24'26"W
The Building for Kids Children's Museum, Appleton
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Synagogue
Temple Zion and School, Appleton
23 min walk • The Temple Zion and School are located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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44°15'41"N • 88°24'24"W
The Trout Museum of Art, Appleton
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Appleton
21 min walk • St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Appleton, Wisconsin, affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The building was constructed in 1907. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 for its architectural significance.
~1700 ftNE
Italianate architecture
John Hart Whorton House, Appleton
9 min walk • The John Hart Whorton House is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Nienhaus Field, Appleton
21 min walk • Nienhaus Field, formally Goodland Field, is a sports park in Appleton, Wisconsin. It was originally named after Appleton mayor John Goodland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hearthstone Historic House Museum open?

Hearthstone Historic House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hearthstone Historic House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Paper Discovery Center, Appleton (4 min walk), St. Mary's Parish, Appleton (8 min walk), John Hart Whorton House, Appleton (9 min walk), Appleton Locks 1–3 Historic District, Appleton (14 min walk).

How to get to Hearthstone Historic House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hearthstone Historic House Museum:

Bus

Memorial & Prospect • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)
Fratellos & Atlas Mills • Lines: 9, T (3 min walk)