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Ruthmere

This 1910 Beaux Arts style mansion with unique prairie style accents was the home of Albert and Elizabeth Beardsley. The Beardsleys made their fortune with the Miles Medical Company, famous for products such as Alka Seltzer and One A Day Vitamins. Ruthmere's collections reflect an exquisite restoration under great-grand nephew Robert Beardsley during 1969-1973. During this time, he and his art collector father Walter Beardsley brought to Ruthmere fine and decorative arts, including Rodin sculptures, Tiffany lamps, and an excellent collection of American paintings.

Collections:
Fine arts, Decorative arts, Furniture, Presidential China, Arts Reference Library, Archives

Programs:
Spring Arts Lecture Series, Children's Summer Garden Party, All American Ice Cream Social, Teddy Bear Picnic (for preschoolers), Book Arts Festival, Fall Concert Series, Edwardian Yuletide

Accessiblility:
Limited accessibility. Stair climbing is neccesary to enjoy all that Ruthmere has to offer. A video is available on the ground floor.

Address:
Ruthmere
302 E. Beardsley Avenue
Elkhart, Indiana 46514

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday tours offered at 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3 pm. Sunday tours offered at 1, 2 and 3 pm. Closed December 31-March 31.