MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — Six historical homes in Marshall County will be on full display this weekend, opening their doors tot he general public.
Architecture enthusiasts and those wanting to learn more about local history are invited to come out and participate in a fundraising tour that will showcase four homes in Marshalltown and two in State Center. The oldest one was built in 1880 and the newest in 1915.
Participants will be able to learn about the history of the homes while taking in unique architecture, original woodworking, soaring ceilings, and craftsman and Queen Victorian styles.
“The late president, Harry Truman, said the only thing new is the history that you don’t know yet,” Mike Donahey, secretary of the Historical Society of Marshall County, said. “These six homeowners have worked extremely hard to not only maintain these historic homes, but they’re eager to show them off to the public.”
The self-guided tours will happen on Sunday, Oct, 6 from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine.
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at the Mowry-Irvine Mansion located at 503 W. Main St., Hellberg jewelers and Lillie Mae’s Chocolates in Marshalltown. In State Center, tickets may be purchased at Central State Bank. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. One admission is good for all six homes. Children under 10 are free.
All of the proceeds will go toward operations for the Historical Society of Marshall County and maintaining its new headquarters inside the historic Mowry-Irvine Mansion, which was donated by the Mowry family. The certified 501(c)(3) non-profit was displaced after the 2018 tornado that tore through downtown and has struggled to recover in the aftermath.
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