George Ade House

George Ade House is a Tudor Revival residence built in 1904 with distinctive half-timbered walls, stucco surfaces, and 14 rooms throughout its structure. The interior features leaded glass windows and beamed ceilings that showcase the craftsmanship of the period.

The residence was built in 1904 for American writer George Ade and served as his summer home until 1944. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 recognized its value as an example of local architecture and the life of an influential family.

The house served as a gathering place for the local elite and reflects the social customs of wealthy Indiana society in the early 1900s. Visitors today can walk through the elegant rooms where prominent guests spent their time and conducted business.

The house sits on what was once a large estate near the Iroquois River in a rural part of Indiana. Visitors should plan for the location being outside town and best accessible by car.

The original estate was named Hazelden, after the English ancestral home of Ade's grandparents. The property included unexpected features such as a swimming pool, greenhouse, and golf course laid out in 1910, making it a place of leisure beyond the main house.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 40.86389,-87.32250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16