May 2007.............

Abilene: Lebold Mansion - A Italianate victorian mansion built in 1880, it is on the national register of historic places. It has 23 rooms and has been restored and furnished with period antiques. Timothy Hersey's dugout, the first home in Abilene is located in the basement, they built this home over it. Meals were served to passengers of the Butterfield and Overland Freight Co, the last meal they received before Denver. The gentlemen that live in the home have done a beautiful job of restoring it, their company decorates museums and restores homes, they use this home as a showcase. Tours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 4 and the cost is $10.00. Note: In 2010 the mansion was sold and is no longer open for tours. The property has been listed as one of the eight wonders of Kansas for it's architectural style.

May 2007.............

Old Abilene Town: Old Town is now closed and in a state of disrepair. There are some original buildings and some replica's. There is a wonderful old train station, and a barn that was built in 1873.
Note: Sept 2011, checked the internet and it appears that the old town has been restored.

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