Restored as a museum home by Indiana Landmarks between 1964 and 1969, the American Civil War-era residence was the non-profit organization's first preservation project.

Restoration work retained some of its original architectural features, and the home was furnished in Victorian and Post-Victorian styles.

[3] In 1878 he sold the house to Noble Chase Butler, a bankruptcy lawyer and clerk of the United States District Court in Indianapolis.

[7] Work included repairing warped floors, cleaning and repainting the darkened brickwork, and adding a new slate roof.

[2] Notable furnishing included a Wooton desk, paintings by Hoosier artist Jacob Cox, and Charles Eastlake chairs.

[citation needed] Indiana Landmarks staffed the house with tour guides, coordinated further restoration, and hosted educational and cultural events.

[2] Refurbishments to the house made during 2012 and 2013 included general repairs, painting, improvements to its landscape, and interior updates.

[13] The house's projecting window on its south façade and its front porch are surmounted by iron railings.