Schenck Mansion
One of Indiana’s most outstanding examples of the Second Empire style, and the only example in Switzerland County, the Schenck Mansion is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Built by Benjamin Franklin Schenck, son of a fabulously wealthy “hay king” of the steamboat era, this palatial mansion was the marvel of its time with its four storied tower, thirty-five rooms from basement to attic and five baths. This house was built in 1874 at a total cost of $67,000. Its towers, bay windows, high ceilings and spacious rooms are characteristic of the architecture of the time. The architect of record was George P. Humphries of Cincinnati. Amazingly, the original architect’s plans have remained with the mansion.
The Schenck Mansion rises regally over the town of Vevay in the center of 11 acres of park-like grounds with a spacious patio, gazebo, water features, small vineyard and ample parking. This unique location, removed from the din of city noise, creates an oasis of serenity and scenic beauty in southeast Indiana.
Switzerland Judge's Office, West Main Street, Vevay, Switzerland County, IN, USA
Distance: 0.34 mi (straight line)
128 W Main St, Vevay, IN 47043, USA
Distance: 0.36 mi (straight line)
Vevay Town Hall, 305 Walnut St, Vevay, IN 47043, USA
Distance: 0.37 mi (straight line)
Vevay Swiss Inn, East Main Street, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 0.38 mi (straight line)
Community Art Center of Switzerland County, Ferry Street, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 0.40 mi (straight line)
Hoosier Theater, Ferry Street, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 0.42 mi (straight line)
208 E. Market Street Vevay, IN 47043
Distance: 0.49 mi (straight line)
Paul Ogle Riverfront Park, Ferry Street, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 0.58 mi (straight line)
Musee De Venoge, Indiana 129, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 1.33 mi (straight line)
Thiebaud Farmstead, Indiana 56 Scenic, Vevay, IN, USA
Distance: 3.28 mi (straight line)
General Butler State Resort Park, Kentucky 227, Carrollton, KY, USA
Distance: 7.01 mi (straight line)
Two Rivers Campground, 2nd Street, Carrollton, KY, USA
Distance: 7.87 mi (straight line)
Cabin on the Ridge, North Shaw Hollow Road, Madison, IN, USA
Distance: 10.51 mi (straight line)
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