Berry Mansion

Berry Mansion is a 22-room Colonial Revival residence built in 1900 on a hillside with views of Kentucky's state capitol. Constructed from locally quarried stone, the property now houses government offices on its second floor while remaining open for public tours.

George Franklin Berry, an executive in Frankfort's whisky distilling business, commissioned architect William J. Dodd in 1899 to design this Colonial Revival property. The residence was completed in 1900 as a symbol of the family's prosperity and standing in the community.

The Music Room with its 1912 organ reflects how the house served as a gathering place for Kentucky's upper class. The library's mahogany woodwork shows the tastes and interests of educated households from that era.

The first floor opens to visitors through guided tours, allowing exploration of the public rooms and halls. The hilltop location offers good views during your visit while making the grounds pleasant to walk through.

American impressionist painter Paul Sawyier created eleven paintings of the mansion and its grounds in the early 1900s. These artworks provide a visual record of how the property and surrounding landscape appeared during that period.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 38.18800,-84.88160

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42