Hearthstone Historic House Museum

4.8 (427)museum

$7.00 – $13.00
625 W. Prospect Avenue

Step inside the world's first residence to be lit by a central hydroelectric station, preserved as a time capsule of 1882.

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Built in 1882 for the Rogers family, this mansion remains a distinct intersection of Victorian domesticity and early industrial innovation. The architecture stands as a remarkably intact record of the era, with much of the original interior preserved despite changes in ownership over the decades. Visitors can observe the layout of the home, which maintains a clear separation between the =servants' side and the family side=, providing a tangible sense of the period's social structure. The experience is framed by the residence's status as the =first house in the world lit by a central hydroelectric station=, with the guided tours detailing both the family history and the technical marvel of its original electrification.


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