Farnsworth House
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
A chalkboard wall and door in the kitchen allow children and adults to have a bit of creativity in an unusual spot.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Light from the french doors to the backyard floods the living room at the Farnsworth home at the corner of State Boulevard and St. Joseph Boulevard.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The dining room of the Farnsworth home is filled with late afternoon sunlight, perfect for a casual buffet for guests.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
A smaller fireplace inside the larger original one provides a spot of warmth amid the cozy, book-filled shelves of the living room.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Book crowd the shelves of the living room while prints and photos fill the walls to create a cozy, inviting space in the Farnsworth home at the corner of East State Boulevard and St. Joseph Boulevard.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Birk Hill, 7, shows off his room, a large, bright space filled with legos, books and Star Wars figures, in what is known as the Farnsworth home.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Star Wars figures along with vehicles crowd the built in book shelves of Birk Hill's, 7, toy room, a side room which connects to his bedroom.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
June Hill, 9, sits atop one of the twin beds that are in her bedroom on the second floor of the Farnsworth home.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The family room (known as the red room to the children) is a family favorite spot to hang out and watch tv in the Farnsworth home.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The kitchen of the Farnsworth home, a large open space, has had it's cupboards stripped down and painted a bright white by the homeowner, Catherine Hill.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The master bedroom of the Farnsworth home is a bright, airy space featuring a bathroom to the left, a sleeping porch behind the bed and a walk in closet to the right.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The master bathroom, still featuring an original sink, is on the list for future renovations by the current owners of the Farnsworth home at the corner of E. State Blvd. and St. Joseph Blvd.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
A sleeping porch, located just off the master bedroom, is a favorite evening spot for the current owners Scott and Cathering Hill, according to their children, June and Birk.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The upstairs bathroom, shared by the children, is a full of classic, geometric tiles.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The current owners of the Farnsworth home, Scott and Catherine Hill, share a laugh with visiting guests from the members of The Farnsworth Invention Friday afternoon.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The Farnworth home, at the corner of East State Boulevard and St. Joseph Boulevard, was the home of Philo T. Farnsworth.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
A shelf above the kitchen sink allows various plants to thrive and grow while staying off the countertops.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Aaron Willoughby, who plays Philo Farnsworth, and Miranda Wheeler, who plays Pem Farnsworth in the play The Farnsworth Invention, pose for the camera in the family room of what was once the home of Philo T. Farnsworth.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The home known as the Philo T. Farnsworth house, located at East State Boulevard and St. Joseph Boulevard is now owned by Scott and Catherine Hill.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
A small room between the family room and kitchen holds a small table with built in benches and is a perfect spot to display favorite photos and posters.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
The office area, adjacent to the front door of the Farnsworth house, is a book filled room with lots of natural light.
Michelle Davies - The Journal Gazette
Built-ins in the kitchen provide ample space for cookbooks, favorite recipes and photos.