Gorgeous, Greek Revival mansion in downtown Madison. On a recent trip to this sweet town, we were lucky that the Lanier Mansion was open for tours as many of the other historic homes are only open seasonally. It was just the two of us in our morning tour of the house.
Our guide took us through each of the rooms giving brief history of the man who commissioned the building, his importance in IN history, and background information on his family. Even though there aren't many of his original objects remaining, the artifacts in the house are period.
The woodwork is spectacular - especially the doors, stairs, and crown moulding. The reproduction wallpaper and floor covering are also impressive. The state has taken good care of this landmark since making it a museum in 1925.
The formal garden that faces the river was bare, since it is February. But, photos show that it's impressive when in bloom. I'll have to make another trip when the trees and flowers bloom.