Francesca’s House – Winterset, Iowa
Francesca’s House – Winterset, Iowa, actually 16 miles from Winterset is the home made famous by the movie "Bridges of Madison County." Both Cummings and Winterset give access to informtion about this house.
Fully restored for the film "Bridges of Madison County", the home’s exterior and interior remain exactly the same as they were for the shooting of the movie and was open to the public for guided tours throughout the summer months.
Located in the northeast corner of the county, the house had been abandoned for over 35 years and was fully restored for the film. The house was damaged by an arson fire on October 6, 2003 and is no longer open for tours.
Location: I-35 take Exit #65 West on G14 – 4 miles to posted signs. Left on 130th St. 1/2 mile to Francesca’s house.
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Why is there a pattern of landmark arson/destruction in Madison County? These beautiful bridges hold such history and importance to the landscape of the region. Your part of the world is so very unique and beautiful; I don’t understand why anyone would want these structures destroyed. Shame on the culprits responsible; you should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
It’s hard to accept the evil side of human kind. Destroy something so beautiful and harmless… I went to visit all the bridges but did not get to see the house. Who ever did this horrible thing needs to be punished by LAW!!!