The Bell Mansion
Where it All Began..
In 1893 Wing and Mahurin began construction on Robert and Clara's Romanesque styled mansion. Same architect as the University of Saint Francis' Bass Mansion and The History Center both in Fort Wayne. Robert served as a state senator, assistant U.S. Commissioner for Indiana, huge investor in natural gas, (the reason Fort Wayne & even Chicago got natural gas when they did) and was a prominent lawyer. Clara helped form the first classes at the Fort Wayne Art School and was the co-founder of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The couple was originally from the Muncie area but moved up here for business purposes. They were a very prominent couple during their years here in Fort Wayne. Not only did Clara leave her forever footsteps at the Art Museum his law firm is still going strong known as the Barrett-McNagny law firm serving the local area still today. They only had one child Bessie but unfortunately due to illness died at 11 months old. After Robert's death in 1901 the home was sold to William K. Noble who ran a lumber company that operated in 3 states. His family of 3 lived there for 22 years and sold the building for $50,000 to The Klaehn Funeral home. In 1935 the west side addition was added due to high demand. At this time funerals were no longer held in the residents home as they were done in the 1800s. Today there are over 14,000 square feet in this absolutely breathtaking mansion. No detail has gone unnoticed. It remained a funeral home for over 93 years. Until they left the building in 2018 and the Sturm's bought the building in 2020 to preserve its beauty. We want to preserve our precious history first and foremost. History is the reason why we are all here today! We hope you love this building half as much as we do! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Robert C. Bell Pictured to the right.
March Events
What's Happening this Month...
Every Saturday 4pm Ghost Tour
Take part in a 2 hour guided Tour through the beautiful active Bell Mansion! Hear all the paranormal stories experienced right here by our team and other paranormal teams worldwide! Feel Free to take pictures and videos to try and capture your own paranormal activity! Tickets are $25 can be purchased below or at the door with cash or card.
Every Wednesday 7p - 11p
Come not only tour the gorgeous Bell Mansion but learn paranormal equipment techniques and maybe even capture your own paranormal activity for only $20! purchase tickets below or pay with cash or card at the door!
March 9th, 20th, & 30th Flashlight Ghost Tours 8pm. (same as our normal ghost tour just in the dark)
March 26th Crazy Crafters Club 1p.
AMAZING LINE UP April 28th & 29th only $5 admission!
Psychic readings, tarot, Reiki healing, table tipping, Mountain Magic, & SO much more!
April 28th & 29th
Soultice Sisters April 28th & 29th
Private Psychic readings, Reiki Healing, Herbal Remedies, Table Tipping, Seances, & SO much more!
Private Readings every 45 Minutes!
Get your tickets below! (Product Page)
Starting at 10a - 5p!
Get your tickets below BEFORE they sell out!
Future EVENTS!
Our Third Monthly Crazy Crafters Club 1p March 26!
Tickets only $25 supplies included!
Future EVENTS!
April 22nd Santiago Cirilo, Jason Snyder, & Keith Age!
FREE Meet & Greet 2p - 6p INVESTIGATION $55 8p-3a
Special Guests
JD, lead singer of the band Korn came to investigate!!!!
Come hang out at the Bell Mansion, same place he did!!
Did you say Jonathan Davis?!?!
YES!!! We still think we are dreaming...
Historic Tours
Come join us for a 90 minute guided historical tour! Come tour this gorgeous home built in 1893 by former State Senator, Robert Bell. Clara Bell, his wife, was also one of the founders of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
Paranormal
Would you like to come investigate a location that was once a funeral home? Well here's your chance. The Bell Mansion was a funeral home for 93 years! Thousands went through this embalming room, which at one point was the only one in the Fort Wayne area. The original embalming table and other equipment are still intact.
Ghost Tours
Bring your Camera and digital recorders to not only get history of this amazing building but also capture your own paranormal evidence on this guided tour. Maybe your new to this field or just want to hear the paranormal stories of the Bell. Either way you wont be disappointed!
Event Center
Looking to hold an event in downtown Fort Wayne? We might be the perfect fit for you! We love working with everyone on what best fits your needs! Give us a shot. Email TheBellMansion@gmail.com or text 260 417 1794 with any questions or concerns! Thank you :)
Investigations
Book a private investigation in this 14,000 sq. ft. building for up to 10 people ($50 per person over 10)
Sun-Thursday $400
Friday $600
Saturday $800
We are extremely flexible. We understand and respect everyone's story is a little different. If you are interested in booking a private text 260 417 1794.
We will do our best to get you into this gorgeous active building!
Heat/AC/Electricity
Fully Functioning Building