Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Benjamin Harrison Home in 2008
Map
Interactive map outlining the home
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
TypePresidential museum
Visitors35,000[1]
DirectorCharles Hyde (President & CEO)
CuratorJennifer Capps
OwnerArthur Jordan Foundation
Public transit accessLocal Transit IndyGo 4, 5
Websitebhpsite.org

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, previously known as the Benjamin Harrison Home, is the former home of the 23rd president of the United States, Benjamin Harrison. It is in the Old Northside Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana. Harrison's 16-room house was built from 1874 to 1875.[1] It was from the front porch of the house that Harrison instituted his famous Front Porch Campaign in the 1888 United States presidential campaign, often speaking to crowds on the street. In 1896, Harrison renovated the house and added electricity. He died there in a second-story bedroom in 1901. Today it is owned by the Arthur Jordan Foundation and operated as a museum to the former president by the Benjamin Harrison Foundation.[2]

  1. ^ a b Zeigler, Connie J.; Capps, Jennifer (2021) [1994]. "Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site". Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indianapolis Public Library. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  2. ^ Mendinghall, Joseph Scott (April 13, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Benjamin Harrison Home". National Park Service. and Accompanying eight photos from 1975