The Baum-Longworth-Taft House was built in 1820 for Martin Baum. Later residents included Nicholas Longworth and David Sinton. It served as the home of Anna Sinton and Charles Phelps Taft from their marriage in 1873 until their deaths in 1931 and 1929. When their house became a museum in 1932, it was restored and decorated in the style of the Federal period for the display of their fine art. The building contains 12 rooms of displays, including portraits and landscapes by Rembrandt, Jean Corot, Thomas Gainsborough, Joseph Turner an James Whistler. The grounds contain a formal garden.
Location:
316 Pike St., Cincinnati Ohio
Telephone
513-241-0343
Other History nearby:
(Cincinnati) American Sign Museum
(Blue Ash) Blue Ash Bicentennial Veterans Memorial
(Xenia) Blue Jacket
(Hamilton) Butler County Historical Museum
(Covington) Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
(Covington) Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
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02/21 Coming to The Cincinnati area
Earth Day Indiana Festival Indianapolis IN April27 On the final Saturday of every April, thousands of Hoosiers head to downtown Indianapolis to attend one of the nation's largest Earth Day festivals. The Earth Day Indiana Festival combines 140 environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids and good food.
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
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