Gruenewald Historic House
A Living Museum
Welcome
Welcome to the Historic Gruenewald House. We hope that you will take some time to learn about this Anderson, Indiana landmark. The Gruenewald House is available for tours as well as events!
Please take a few minutes to explore our history, and we hope to see you soon at the Gruenewald House!
The Gruenewald House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is located in the Anderson Downtown Historic District.
History
The Gruenewald House is a historic home located at 626 Main Street in downtown Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. This three story Italianate / Second Empire style house was built in 1860. The house was the home of Martin Gruenewald, a local businessman. The home is decorated with turn of the century furnishings. The house was built in two parts. The back was built in 1860 with the front added in 1873 by Moses Cherry. Martin Gruenewald purchased the house shortly thereafter and resided there for 50 years. The Gruenewald House is operated as a house museum.
German immigrant Martin Gruenwald lived in this home until his death in 1933 at which time he was 94 years-old.
Special Events
The Gruenewald House hosts special events all year round. Follow us on Facebook for updates on our website and social media platforms!
The Gruenewald House was converted to a living museum that centers on the history of the community in a space that offers Victorian architecture, furnishings, and decor.
Special Thanks
Funding has been provided to Gruenewald Historic House from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan of 2020.
