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The American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa is famous as the backdrop of Grant Wood’s 1930 painting, American Gothic. Since completion, the painting has become an American icon, and has been both the backdrop and the model for a countless number of parodies.
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The American Gothic House & Center is located in Eldon, 1/2...
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The American Gothic House, also known as the Dibble House, is a house in Eldon, Iowa, designed in the Carpenter Gothic style with a distinctive upper window. [3] It was the backdrop of the 1930 painting American Gothic by Grant Wood, generally considered Wood's most famous work and among the most recognized paintings in twentieth century ...
Jan 4, 2024 · The American Gothic House (AKA the Dibble House) is located at 300 American Gothic St., Eldon, Iowa. The painter Grant Wood noticed the home in 1930 and its large Gothic window, and decided to sketch it. It eventually became the backdrop to the iconic painting, “American Gothic.”
Hundreds of parodies and takeoffs have made it a popular cultural icon that is one of the most recognized in the world. Take your own American Gothic photo in front of the 1930s exterior. Tour the adjacent visitor's center to learn about Grant Wood's life and the history of the house.
The American Gothic House & Center is located in Eldon, 1/2 mile off of Highway 16. We are about 6 miles south of Highway 34 (Exit 199). We highly recommend that, once you enter Eldon, you follow the brown signs that will accurately direct you to the American Gothic House, whether you’re coming from the north or the south (as not all GPS ...
- 300 American Gothic Street Eldon, IA 52554
- theamericangothichouse@gmail.com
- (641) 652-3352
If you are planning to visit the American Gothic House Center during inclement weather, please call first to be sure we are open at: 641-652-3352. We will follow closure protocols of the City of Eldon as well as Wapello County offices and schools in order to keep our visitors and employees safe.
Nov 3, 2023 · What to expect in the American Gothic House visitor center. There are four parts to the visitor center: Front lobby of the American Gothic House Visitor Center. Exhibition Gallery: This area has the history of the house, the history of Grant Wood, and the history of the American Gothic painting.
