Promont House Museum
I ahve driven by this beautiful house for years and have aleays wantd to stop but never have taken the time to do so.
It sit high on a hill in Milford, right above CopperBlue on MAin Street. The lighting at night is unbelievable. I'll have to go back when I figure out how to use the night setting on my camera.
I can see myself sitting on this porch in the summer with a breeze hitting my face while drinking a big old sweet tea.
The grounds and gardens were sleeping for the winter but I imagine them full of color this spring and summer. I plan to make a return trip. There are benches everywhere which I plan on using to rest and take in the secenry.
I did a little bit of research and this is what I found...
Promont House in Milford, Ohio, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. It is an Italianate Victorian structure, built in 1865 by William Megrue, and purchased in 1879 by John Pattison, who became the 43rd Governor of Ohio in 1905. The house, named the "finest house in Clermont County" when built, was received by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society in 1984 from the estate of James Kirgan. The museum is named Promont because of its location "high on a hill", situated on five acres overlooking the village of Milford. Small gardens, labeled native Ohio trees and benches provide a restful view of the grounds and house. The interior of the house has been restored to the magnificence of the Victorian period when it was occupied by John Pattison. A large stained glass window on the front stairway, varied moldings in each room, Italian marble fireplaces, and a four story tower offering a panoramic view of the town, provide a trip back to the elegance of the Victorian Period.
Greater Milford Area Historical Society
For over twenty years the G.M.A.H.S.has been operating the Promont House Museum, constantly restoring the structure, renovating and furnishing the first and second floors, while collecting and assessing items of historical significance. The library has grown to be extensive, a gift shop now operates in the house, a time line has been installed in the tower of the building, and a strong relationship has been built with the Milford School District through its "Partners in Education" programs instilling an appreciation of history in the 24 second-grade classes.
Since the very beginning, it has been the mission of the society to preserve the history of Milford and to provide a place for it to be available to the public. The Greater Milford Area Historical Society is a vital member of the regional community, an organization of volunteers, dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the history of Milford, Ohio and the surrounding area.
It sit high on a hill in Milford, right above CopperBlue on MAin Street. The lighting at night is unbelievable. I'll have to go back when I figure out how to use the night setting on my camera.
I can see myself sitting on this porch in the summer with a breeze hitting my face while drinking a big old sweet tea.
The grounds and gardens were sleeping for the winter but I imagine them full of color this spring and summer. I plan to make a return trip. There are benches everywhere which I plan on using to rest and take in the secenry.I did a little bit of research and this is what I found...
Promont House in Milford, Ohio, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. It is an Italianate Victorian structure, built in 1865 by William Megrue, and purchased in 1879 by John Pattison, who became the 43rd Governor of Ohio in 1905. The house, named the "finest house in Clermont County" when built, was received by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society in 1984 from the estate of James Kirgan. The museum is named Promont because of its location "high on a hill", situated on five acres overlooking the village of Milford. Small gardens, labeled native Ohio trees and benches provide a restful view of the grounds and house. The interior of the house has been restored to the magnificence of the Victorian period when it was occupied by John Pattison. A large stained glass window on the front stairway, varied moldings in each room, Italian marble fireplaces, and a four story tower offering a panoramic view of the town, provide a trip back to the elegance of the Victorian Period.
Greater Milford Area Historical Society
For over twenty years the G.M.A.H.S.has been operating the Promont House Museum, constantly restoring the structure, renovating and furnishing the first and second floors, while collecting and assessing items of historical significance. The library has grown to be extensive, a gift shop now operates in the house, a time line has been installed in the tower of the building, and a strong relationship has been built with the Milford School District through its "Partners in Education" programs instilling an appreciation of history in the 24 second-grade classes.
Since the very beginning, it has been the mission of the society to preserve the history of Milford and to provide a place for it to be available to the public. The Greater Milford Area Historical Society is a vital member of the regional community, an organization of volunteers, dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the history of Milford, Ohio and the surrounding area.
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