Tinker Swiss Cottage
Tinker Swiss Cottage, Swiss-style cottage museum in Rockford, Illinois, US.
The residence features 27 rooms across two stories, positioned on a limestone bluff with views over Kent Creek and surrounding gardens.
Robert Hall Tinker constructed this Swiss-inspired dwelling between 1865 and 1870 after his European travels influenced his architectural preferences.
The museum maintains the complete collection of original Tinker family furnishings, artworks, clothing, diaries, and Victorian era household items.
Guided tours operate Tuesday through Sunday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, with special holiday closures during Thanksgiving and winter season.
A walnut spiral staircase crafted from a single piece of wood stands as a centerpiece within the Victorian-era residence.
Location: Illinois
Website: http://tinkercottage.com
GPS coordinates: 42.26528,-89.10194
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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