Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis

Name: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Address: 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, 46202-2531, United States
Telephone: +1 317-631-1888

#32 among attractions in Indianapolis

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indianapolis

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The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, previously known as the Benjamin Harrison Home, is the former home of the twenty-third president of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. It is in the Old Northside Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. Harrison had the sixteen-room house with its red brick exterior built in the 1870s. It was from the front porch of the house that Harrison instituted his famous Front Porch Campaign in the 1888 United States presidential campaign, often speaking to crowds on the street. In 1896, Harrison renovated the house and added electricity. He died there in a second story bedroom in 1901. Today it is owned by the Arthur Jordan Foundation and operated as a museum to the former president by the Benjamin Harrison Foundation. ()

Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalVisitors per year: 25.3 thous.Coordinates: 39°47'3"N, 86°9'16"W

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1230 N Delaware StNorth Side (Old Northside)Indianapolis 46202-2531 United States

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+1 317-631-1888

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Theatre, American Cabaret Theatre.

1.1 miS
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Phoenix Theatre, Indianapolis
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~1580 ftS
Theater
American Cabaret Theatre, Indianapolis
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Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
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Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
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~870 ftNW
Church
Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Indianapolis
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~1790 ftE
Historical place
Morris-Butler House, Indianapolis
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Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site open?

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is open:

Monday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site?

Nearby attractions include Old Northside Historic District, Indianapolis (1 min walk), Pierson–Griffiths House, Indianapolis (4 min walk), The Wyndham, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Calvin I. Fletcher House, Indianapolis (5 min walk).

How to get to Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site:

Train

Methodist (15 min walk)
Canal (16 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (30 min walk)