John H. Barker Mansion, Gilded Age mansion in Michigan City, United States
The John H. Barker Mansion spans 35,000 square feet with 38 rooms, featuring maroon brick walls, limestone trim, seven fireplaces, and ten bathrooms.
The mansion, constructed in 1857 and extensively modified between 1905 and 1909, belonged to John H. Barker, who led the Haskell & Barker Car Company.
The mansion contains collections that document the industrial development of the Midwest through the railroad manufacturing business of the Barker family.
Visitors can explore the mansion through guided tours, which present the fully restored rooms with period furnishings and original family artifacts.
Each of the 38 rooms displays specific architectural elements from different European styles, incorporating materials imported directly from various countries.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 41.71500,-86.90250
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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