Lincoln-Tallman House
The Lincoln-Tallman House constructed between 1855 and 1857, is a superb example of Italian Villa-style architecture. Details such as the cupola, glass entrance, porch columns, newel post, and window hoods suggest that the home’s design may have been derived from designs in Samuel Sloan’s The Model Architect, a classic pattern book in 1852.
The Lincoln-Tallman House was built by William Morrison Tallman; lawyer, land speculator, real estate developer, and abolitionist. This five story mansion is the only surviving private residence where Mr. Abraham Lincoln slept in Wisconsin, staying one night in October of 1859. The Tallman House is a unique house museum, in that nearly 75 percent of the furnishings are original to the Tallman family, including the bed that Lincoln slept on during his visit.
440 North Jackson Street
P.O. Box 8096 Janesville, 53547-8096
Phone: (608) 756-4509 or (608) 752-4519
Oct 1 – Nov 20, Tours by appointment.
Nov 20 – Dec 30, Tours start at the top of the hour, first tour at 10am, last tour at 3pm.
Jan 2 – May 31, Tours by appointment.
June 1 – Sept 30, Tours start at the top of the hour, first tour at 10am, last tour at 3pm.
Adults $8.00
Seniors $7.50
Children (K-12) $4.00
Tours given on the hour and start at the top of the hour.
Large groups need to make an appointment so we have enough docents on hand to ensure a great tour!!!