
John H. Bass Mansion: Fort Wayne’s gilded-age landmark of history and beauty.
John H. Bass Mansion stands as Fort Wayne’s must-see historical home and landmark, located at University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Celebrated for its gilded-age architecture and rich history, it offers guided tours led by knowledgeable docents. Visitors describe it as breathtaking, with seasonal experiences like Christmas at the Castle.
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Expert-led tours exploring the mansion's architecture, history, and the Bass family legacy.
Special tours like Christmas at the Castle with festive decorations and themed experiences.
Tailored tours for schools, organizations, and groups with advance appointment booking.
Opportunities to admire and learn about Gilded Age design and preservation efforts.
Access to picturesque settings for photography and casual visits to enjoy the stunning ambiance.
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Barb
This was a fascinating tour. If you love old houses with lots of history be sure to visit. Docents are well informed
Brian Dible
You wanna talk about stunning, this place is definitely it. I was here around 25 years ago when my cousin was a student and this was the library. I was disappointed at how my family was more interested in the Internet then the amazing architecture and history behind this place. I mean, could you just imagine living in this house and the wealth it would take?!?! There are other Gilded Age mansions more grand than this place, but for Ft Wayne it's impressive. It is quite a shame of all the places that got torn down instead of upkeep like the Bass Mansion.
Gary Weidemann
It would probably be best for anyone visiting the Bass Family Mansion to set up an appointment in advance with someone responsible for making appointments for people at the Saint Francis College.
Ann Marie Goff
Took the Christmas at the Castle tour. It's a nice way to spend an hour or so, learning about the history of the land and building. The decorations were lovely. It is a guided tour.
Anna Jauregui
This is a must see historical home. The beauty is hard to describe. Simply breathtaking .