Herman Leive House
Herman Leive (September 3, 1842 - 1928)
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| A Visit to Aurora and Lawrenceburg, Indiana |
The son of John Henry Leive and Gertrude Obermueller Leive,
Herman was native to Oldendorf, Melle, and Hannover ,
Germany Cincinnati , Ohio Aurora
in Dearborn County , Indiana Cincinnati , Herman apprenticed
himself to a cabinet-maker and wood carver. Leive moved to Batesville for a
while, and worked as a wood carver in the woodworking factory there. He
returned to Cincinnati and married
Margaret Schwake in 1863, with whom he would have five daughters. He then moved
to Louisville , Kentucky Aurora
to works as a wood carver in the Aurora Chair Factory. By 1878, he collaborated
with Henry Wolka and John Franz to form the Cochran Furniture Company. This
business was successful and Leive went on to become active in other businesses,
notably the Aurora Tool Works, Indianapolis Furniture Company and the Aurora
State Bank.
The Herman Leive House
Constructed by the master brewer of the Samuel Langtree in
1851 - 52, Herman Leive purchased the property around 1900. The Leive family
owned the home for eighty five years, three generations. The home changed hands
several times and almost met the wrecking ball until 1998, when it was gutted
and restored. About twenty-five articles of Cochran furniture decorate the
interior. Not open to the public, the home currently serves as a bed and
breakfast.
The Herman Leive House offers three large, comfortable
bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Rooms are furnished with antiques and collectibles
that help make the home an appealing destination or a welcome resting place
along the way.
Guests are invited to enjoy the 19th century parlor or the
piano/TV rooms as places to visit, read, and relax.
The front and side porches offer pleasant views of Lesko
Park, the town of Aurora with its historic steeples and spires, and the
majestic Ohio River.
Guests are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave in
the kitchen.
203 Fifth St .
812-926-0944
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