The Dribble House, featured in Grant Wood's "American Gothic," has often been the subject of speculation and local lore, including claims that it was once a brothel. However, there is no definitive historical evidence to support this assertion. The house is primarily recognized for its architectural significance and association with the iconic painting. Its true history remains a mix of fact and folklore, contributing to its intrigue.
American Gothic House was created in 1882.
The address of the American Gothic House Center is: 300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA 52554
The phone number of the American Gothic House Center is: 641-652-3352.
The web address of the American Gothic House Center is: http://www.wapellocounty.org/americangothic
American Gothic house
The artist who painted American Gothic is GRANT WOOD. He was from Iowa and there are many other examples of his work all around the country. The original, actual American Gothic canvas now resides in a museum in Chicago. Grant Wood painted American Gothic in 1930.
The inspiration for "American Gothic" was a small white house located in Eldon, Iowa. Grant Wood discovered this house in August 1930. While visiting Eldon, he drew a sketch of the house and of his idea for the painting. However, the actual painting of "American Gothic" was completed in his studio at 5 Turner Alley in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A pleasure house is a brothel or house of prostitution.
A farmer and his wife standing in front of their farm house.
The Gothic House was created in 1845.
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A bawdy house is a historical term for a brothel or house of prostitution.