Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Docents lead you through the 16-room Indianapolis home of President Benjamin Harrison, filled with memorabilia that belonged to his family.

1230 N Delaware St · Indianapolis, IN

About Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is the Old Northside home of the 23rd president, a 16-room Italianate brick house built in 1874 and 1875. Harrison ran his 1888 Front Porch Campaign from here, though the porch you see today was added in 1896, and he died in a second-story bedroom in 1901. The house is open by guided docent tour only, and the Welcome Center has exhibits, free self-guided resources and a gift shop.

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