Langstroth Cottage

Langstroth Cottage is a two-story brick house in Oxford with Greek Revival features including pilasters and a pediment on its facade. The exterior retains much of its original character and now serves as office space for local institutions.

The house was home from 1858 to 1887 to a man who developed and introduced revolutionary beekeeping methods. His work here had a lasting impact on modern beekeeping practices around the world.

The cottage carries the name of its most famous resident and reflects how beekeeping shaped the local story of Oxford. Today you can see how the building remains part of the community, though its purpose has shifted over time.

The house is located on Patterson Avenue and is accessible as office space, meaning you can enjoy viewing it from outside or possibly peek inside during business hours. It is best to check ahead since the building functions as a working office rather than a public site.

The property was more than just a house during its most notable period - it was a working laboratory with specially planted trees and gardens. These botanical elements were carefully chosen to support the insects the resident studied.