Salter House, Historic house museum in Argonia, United States.
Description
Salter House is a two-story red brick building constructed in 1885 by builder Oliver Kinsey in Argonia. The structure displays Gothic Revival design elements and retains its original construction materials and layout from the 1880s.
History
The house was home to Susanna Madora Salter, who became the first woman elected as mayor in the United States in 1887. This election marked a groundbreaking moment in the history of women's participation in American government.
Culture
The house displays exhibits about women's progress in American politics through documents, photographs, and furnishings from the late 1800s. Visitors can explore the personal spaces and objects that surrounded women during that era.
Practical
The building is located at 211 West Garfield Street and opens for visits by appointment. Regular events at the site offer opportunities to learn more about the building and support its ongoing preservation.
Did you know?
The bricks used in construction were made on site by the owner, creating a direct link between the building materials and the people who lived there. This practice was uncommon and shows craft methods that have largely disappeared.
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