Lew Wallace chose this place because of its proximity to his home. The home is owned by private parties and cannot be visited. However, his son kept the property that included his study, Carriage House, along with well-kept trees, gardens, and statuary. His forethought is the reason this location can be accessed by the public today. Wallace is often referred to as an innovator. When designing and building the study, he included items that were relatively unknown at that time such as central heating, indoor toilet facilities, and air circulation….
