NORTHSIDE HOUSE TOUR, Cincinnati, Ohio

Since it started in 1990, the Northside House Tour has included everything from American Foursquares to mid-century moderns to LEED-certified homes found in this diverse and unique Cincinnati neighborhood.  The next tour is planned for September 18, 2022.

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House Museums

PROMONT HOUSE

Promont is a Victorian mansion circa 1865 and the former home of John M. Pattison, Ohio’s 43rd Governor.

Docent-led or self-guided tours are available on Sundays, March-December from 1-4pm. Additional tour information and appointments are available upon request to (513) 248-0324 or info@milfordhistory.net.

906 Main Street, Milford, OH 45150

THE BETTS HOUSE

Cincinnati’s oldest brick house.

Currently closed for renovation.

416 Clark Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203 – (513) 651-0734

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOUSE

The Harriet Beecher Stowe House was built by Lane Seminary in 1833 to serve as the residence of that institution’s president and was the residence of hers when she learned about the evils of slavery which inspired her book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Tours available Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sun 12pm-4pm, or other times by appointment.

2950 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205 – (513) 751-0651

TAFT MUSUEM OF ART

A Federal-style home built in 1820, it now contains 12 rooms of displays, including portraits and landscapes by Rembrandt, Turner, Gainsborough, Whistler and Corot.

Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm, Closed Monday and Tuesday

316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – (513) 241-0343

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Birthplace and boyhood home of the 27th president. The Greek Revival brick home has four rooms furnished in period. Other rooms have exhibits depicting the Taft family.

Open daily – 9am-4pm

2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219 – (513) 684-3262

HERITAGE VILLAGE

Village is a recreated 1800’s community featuring thirteen historic buildings that were saved from destruction and moved to their present location.

Open October to April, Wednesday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Open May to September, Wednesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm

Sharon Woods Park, Sharonville, OH 45241 – (513) 563-9484

THE CHRISTIAN WALDSCHMIDT HOMESTEAD & CAMP DENNISON MUSEUM

Built by Christian Waldschmidt in 1796. It is one of the best examples of Pennsylvania Dutch architecture west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Tours May-October: Sun – 1-5pm (Special tours can be provided on weekdays)

7567 Glendale-Milford Road, Camp Dennison, OH 45111 – (513) 576-6327

DINSMORE HOMESTEAD

Museum houses and preserves the original belongings of five generations of one family, with links to George Washington, the Roosevelts, and the B.F. Goodrich family.

Open for tours Friday-Saturday, 1pm-5pm

5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005 – (859) 586-6117

HILLFOREST

Overlooking the Ohio River, Hillforest was the home of industrialist and financier Thomas Gaff and his family between 1855 and 1891.

April 1-December 30: Open daily Tuesday- Sunday, 1pm-5pm, Closed Mondays

213 Fifth St, Aurora, IN 47001 – (812) 926-0087

LANE-HOOVEN HOUSE

Restored Victorian Gothic Revival home.

Open Monday-Friday – 9am-4pm

319 N. Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 – (513) 863-1389