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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, this Italianate Victorian mansion was built in 1880 by Conrad H. Lebold, one of the early founders of the city of Abilene. He was also a banker, land agent, mayor, politician and entrepreneur.
This 23-room mansion built to showcase Lebold’s success, has been completely restored and furnished with period antiques typical of the late Victorian era. The interiors are a showcase of the Victorian decorative arts and your tour guild will explain the history of the mansion and the many unique artifacts essential to the Victorian lifestyle.
See Timothy Hersey’s dugout, the first home in Abilene, located on the first floor of the mansion, below the tower. From this location, Mrs. Hersey served the last “square” meal to the passengers of the Butterfield Stage Coach Lines and the Overland Freight Company as they traveled west.
The museum collection displays furnishings, textiles, artwork, silver, mechanical automations, pianos, organs, melodeon, victrola, period lighting, and much more.
Come experience the high style of the Victorian era at the amazing Lebold Mansion. |
