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An inside look at the house behind American Gothic
Posted: 05.30.2012 at 12:08 PM
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ELDON, IOWA -- Wednesday morning, KTVO got an exclusive look inside the house behind Grant Wood's famous painting, American Gothic.

The house, which is not open for tours, is owned by the Iowa State Historical Society and operated by Wapello County.

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Holly Berg, the administrator of the American Gothic House Center, conducted the tour.

You can view the entire tour above this article.

In the coming weeks, the American Gothic House Center and the City of Eldon will be celebrating American Gothic Days.

From June 8th - 10th, the community comes together to celebrate everything that is American Gothic.

June 9th - 5k Walk/Run
June 9th-10th Art Contest
June 10th Bike Ride

If you wish to take part in these events, contact Holly Berg at the American Gothic House Center at 641-652-3352.

For more information on the American Gothic House Center, click here.

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