Promont House Museum
PANICd#: 1049
Promont House in Milford, Ohio, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. It is an Italianate Victorian structure, built in 1865 by William Megrue, and purchased in 1879 by John Pattison, who became the 43rd governor of Ohio.
906 Main Street
Milford , OH 45150
Phone: 513-248-0324
Open to the public: Unknown
http://www.milfordhistory.net/home
Lat: 39.177356
Lon: -84.279268
Database Summary:
Demographic Rank: 6
History: 1
Stories: 1
Claims: 3
Evidence: 0
Resources: 0
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Vistor Rating: 4.0
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Promont House in Milford, Ohio, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. It is an Italianate Victorian structure, built in 1865 by William Megrue, and purchased in 1879 by John Pattison, who became the 43rd governor of Ohio in 1905. The house, named the "finest house in Clermont County" when built, was received by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society in 1984 from the estate of James Kirgan.
The museum is named Promont because of its location "high on a hill," situated on five acres overlooking the village of Milford. Small gardens, labeled native Ohio trees and benches provide a restful view of the grounds and house. The interior of the house has been restored to the magnificence of the Victorian period when it was occupied by John Pattison. A large stained glass window on the front stairway, varied moldings in each room, Italian marble fireplaces, and a four story tower offering a panoramic view of the town, provide a trip back to the elegance of the Victorian Period.
Added by: sdonley on 01/17/2011
DB#:53
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Today, Promont house is a museum and headquarters for the Milford Area Historical Society. The mansion was completed in 1867 and at the time it was regarded as the finest house in Clermont County. It is located at 906 Main Street, Milford. From 1879-1906 it was the home of the 43rd Governor of Ohio, John M. Pattison. Pattison’s life is a story of numerous successes and achievements but the last few months bordered on the mysterious.
Pattison’s fatal illness may have been brought on by a strenuous campaign. It is believed his end began when he gave his inaugural address on Jan. 6 1906 outside the statehouse in Columbus. Governor Pattison already appeared frail and worn, from that day on he was ill throughout his entire short term as Governor.
It is believed Pattison sensed his approaching death. As he became weaker he said he felt he could regain his strength if he left the Governors mansion and returned home (to Promont). In April 1906 he left Columbus and was taken to Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. While there, he continued to weaken and asked to be taken to Promont. Pattison arrived at Promont in early June 1906 and with his family by his side he died in the mansion on June 18 1906. He was buried in the nearby Greenlawn Cemetery.
It is believed Pattison died in the master bedroom on the second floor. It is in this room on the second floor and on the stairs to the first floor that most of the unusual activities take place in Promont.
Footsteps have been heard on the stairs. Cabinets, shutters and doors open and close when no one else is there. There have been many reports of feeling a strange presence in the parlor and master bedroom.
John Pattison loved Promont from the first moments he viewed it on the hill. It is obvious he is still there overseeing the care taking of his beloved home. If he’s watching, he must certainly be pleased with the excellent work the Milford Area Historical Society has done to preserve his beloved Promont house.
Added by: sdonley on 01/17/2011
DB#:1015
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 1132 | 01/17/2011 | sdonley | Footsteps have been heard on the stairs. |
| 1133 | 01/17/2011 | sdonley | Cabinets, shutters and doors open and close when no one else is there. |
| 1134 | 01/17/2011 | sdonley | There have been several reports of feeling a strange presense in the parlor and master bedroom. |
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