415 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

This iconic Cedar Falls home is teeming with stories, character, and historical significance. T.L. French, who owned the historic broom factory, purchased this land from the Overman family and built the stately Walnut home in 1874. Every inch boasts beautiful character and no expense was spared when constructing the home. T.L. French eventually sold the home to the Gleason family, who owned the Centennial home for over a century! The grand wrap-around porch provides magnificent curb appeal and is a peaceful spot to spend an evening with friends and family. Step in the stately front door and you'll instantly fall in love with the soaring ceilings, detailed woodwork of the entry, and grand staircase. A parlor sits in front of the home and features lovely picture rail moulding, beautiful lighting, the first of many custom ceiling medallions, and the first of five marble fireplaces in the home. These marble fireplaces traveled by boat from Italy to port in New Orleans, by barge up the Mississippi River to Dubuque, and then by oxcart to Cedar Falls. Towering pocket doors usher you in to the family room. Here you'll again notice the beauty of the custom doors, marble fireplace feature, wall murals, custom ceiling medallion, and more exquisite character details. Beyond the living room, a large formal dining room provides the perfect space to host a crowd. The dining area has doors that lead to a second covered porch area, and the backyard deck. Around 1900, a large additio