General Lew Wallace Study
Crawfordsville, United States
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Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum preserves the workspace and legacy of the author of *Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ* (1880). Designed by Wallace himself in Byzantine Revival style, the study and its accompanying carriage house represent the only structures directly associated with Wallace that maintain their historical integrity. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976, the museum displays artifacts from Wallace's lifetime and objects connected to his literary achievements. The study is open to the public via guided tours; the Carriage House Interpretive Center and grounds are freely accessible. In 2008, the museum received a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and it stands within the Elston Grove Historic District.
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- Type
- historic house museum
- Heritage
- National Register of Historic Places listed place, National Historic Landmark
- Place
- Crawfordsville, United States
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