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Porter House Museum


category : Museums
Italianate house with original furnishings. Exhibits of exotic butterflies, South American artifacts. Unique rock wall surrounds the property.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 10-4 Mon.-Sat., noon-4 Sun., May-Sep. and by appointment.
Address: 401 W. Broadway St.
Phone: 563-382-8465
Our Website:www.porterhousemuseum.com

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