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News reporters who literally camped out on the spacious lawns nicknamed the place, "Lawnfield."

The Garfield home has had many improvements made to it over the years but one of considerable note is the front porch. The front porch, of course, is the platform from which President Garfield spoke so successfully during his campaign for the Presidency in 1880. It was during that great campaign that visitors by the thousands traveled to this farm, taking the train to a temporary stop at the back of the property and walking up the narrow lane to the house to hear the candidate speak.

 

Garfield's home has just recently undergone a top-to-bottom restoration.The home was restored to the period 1880-1904, during which President Garfield campaigned for president and two major additions were made to the home. One addition was completed in 1880 by James Garfield, and one in 1885 by Lucretia, his wife, which includes the Presidential Memorial Library.

 

Interior work includes reproduction of original wallpapers, preservation of all original wood and finishes, restoration of the original brass light fixtures, and major conservation work on paintings and furnishings. Approximately 80% of the artifacts are original Garfield family pieces.

To take a tour of the inside of the house click here.

Tour the grounds

Lawnfield Main Page

WRHS Home Page

 

back of house

Highlights of the exterior work are the restoration of the famous front porch, major foundation changes, replacement of the red cedar shingle roof, and the restoration of gingerbread detailing. Since the restored configuration of the house is 1885, the exterior color scheme is accurate to that period. The house is a medium shade of gray with a red roof, red window sashes, and dark gray trim.