I have been a member of the historically society's for over 25 years and have become very familiar with the Hickories. If you are interested in unusual residential architecture, or would enjoy seeing what life was like for a wealthy family around the year 1900, then a visit here should be on your agenda. Better yet, for a small sum you can become a member of the society and enjoy all of its exhibits...
Read moreMy friends and I were in Elyria for the day and stopped to tour the Hickories. This is a must see! I greatly enjoyed our tour of the beautiful mansion with a very knowledgeable tour guide named Eric. His knowledge of the area and how it related to the national events of the era was impressive, and he made history come to life. I highly...
Read moreBuilt in 1894 for $100,000.00 when most ho.es cost around $2000.00. It was a mansion befitting of a King, designed by highly successful inventor Arthur Garford ,Elyria,Ohio inventor and producer of the GARFORD AUTOMOBILE at his Clark Street factory here in Elyria! Now the home of Rigid...
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