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Mansion Museum, Forest City, IA

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Mansion Museum

Neoclassical house museum in Forest City, Iowa, home of the Winnebago Historical Society and the Leibrand-Whiteis Historical Center.

336 N Clark St, Forest City, IA 50436 · Forest City, IA

About Mansion Museum

The Mansion Museum houses the Winnebago Historical Society and the Leibrand-Whiteis Historical Center in Forest City. Built around the turn of the twentieth century as a residence for a local banker, the building is admired for its neoclassical architecture. Its exhibits include a range of unusual and rare collections. Visits are generally arranged for summer afternoons, and tour information is available by phone or email.

  • #historic house
  • #neoclassical architecture
  • #local history
  • #collections
  • #summer hours

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