The estate's name, 'Stan Hywet,' is Old English for 'stone quarry,' referencing the site's previous use.
The manor house contains 65 rooms, including 18 bedrooms and 23 fireplaces.
The Gate Lodge on the estate served as the meeting place for Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson in 1935, leading to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Warren H. Manning, who designed the gardens, was a protégé of Frederick Law Olmsted.
The interior of the home features a massive Great Hall with a carved oak ceiling and a musician's gallery.
The estate includes a 'Corning Visitor Center' that houses exhibits on the Seiberling family's history.
The mansion's construction cost approximately $1 million in 1915 currency.
The conservatory is an original feature of the estate, built to supply the gardens and house exotic plant specimens.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a 70-acre National Historic Landmark estate built between 1912 and 1915 for F.A. Seiberling, the co-founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The centerpiece is a 65-room Tudor Revival mansion designed by architect Charles S. Schneider. The estate features extensive landscaped gardens designed by Warren H. Manning, including the English Walled Garden and the Perennial Garden. It operates as a non-profit historic house museum focused on preserving the industrialist-era heritage of Akron. Visitors can tour the manor house, which retains much of its original furnishings, art, and architectural details. The grounds include a conservatory, a carriage house, and a gate lodge where the first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous occurred. The estate remains a primary example of a Country Place Era estate in the United States. It hosts seasonal events, including elaborate holiday light displays and horticultural exhibits.
The view of the manor house reflected in the pool of the English Walled Garden.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the estate covers 70 acres of gardens and grounds.
Check the event calendar online before visiting, as certain areas may be restricted during private events or seasonal displays.
Attempting to see the entire 70-acre property on foot without planning a route, as the distance between the manor and the far gardens is significant.
Closed on Mondays throughout the season; the estate is also closed during specific intervals in early winter for event transitions.
Photography is permitted in most areas, but tripods and commercial equipment often require prior authorization; refrain from touching historic furnishings or delicate plants.
