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Tiffin Historic Trust

We are a nonprofit organization working to promote historic preservation in Tiffin, Ohio through meetings, publications, tours and more.

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Our Mission

"To promote historic preservation in Tiffin by meetings, publications, tours, or other means. To act as a nonprofit organization to apply for and accept any grants that may be appropriate to further the cause of historic preservation. To promote and develop any plan for the preservation and restoration of Tiffin and to work with all interested groups and individuals to put this plan into effect".

What We Can Do To Help You

We are here to help you understand the importance of preservation. Our membership has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to historical education.

Visit the Grammes Browne House which has been significantly restored to its original detail. You may be inspired! We are also available to host your special event/venue or tour.

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The Grammes Brown House

TIFFIN HISTORIC TRUST EXISTS BECAUSE OUR HISTORY IS OUR FUTURE.

ABOUT THE GRAMMES-BROWN HOUSE

The Tiffin Historic Trust, Inc's headquarters are located in the Grammes- Brown House, located on 172 Jefferson Street, Tiffin, OH 44883. The elegant, nine-room Second Empire home was erected in 1884 by a local confectioner and baker, Peter Grammes. Fine woodwork, antiques, treasures and collections belonging to three generations fill the Victorian-Era house.

In 1988, the property was donated to Tiffin Historic Trust, Inc. by the late Rosina Brown, granddaughter of the home's builder, with the provision that the Trust maintain and preserve the property's historic and architectural significance.

There are many wonderful features about the house to appreciate: the handmade oak woodwork, the pocket doors, the newel post, the Grandfather Clock imported from Germany. In the parlor, there are numerous original artifacts belonging to the Grammes-Brown family, such as the Wedgewood China, mantle figurines, the fretwork between the Music Room and The Parlor. Several of the dolls owned by the Grammes children have been resorted and displayed in the Toy Room. The house and garden have been maintained to reflect the dignity of their past.

Join us for a guided tour to enjoy the Victorian-style home! Email us if you would like to schedule a party, photo session or tour.