Ohio River Scenic Byway
Reitz Home Museum, IN

You begin to feel the luxurious aura of this grand home as you stand at the wrought iron gate--from here the elegant three-story brick facade stares down at you.

Simply step through the solid walnut entryway with its jewel-like leaded glass door panels to begin tasting the opulent lifestyle of a wealthy, late 19th Century family.

The parlor, drawing room, bedrooms, and dining rooms appear much as they did 100 years ago. Authentic period furniture, much of it original, is arranged as if the family will shortly return.

Silk damask-covered walls soar to meet hand-painted ceilings and delicately molded plaster friezes. French gilt chandeliers shine down on one of the home's most beautiful features: the intricately hand-laid wood parquet floors.

Each room displays a different motif. The visual feast continues throughout the house with tiled and marbled fireplaces, wood-paneled hallways in Moorish design, glowing stained-glass windows, and elaborate light fixtures.