The Bregant House, 517 South Fourth Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Think small.

Some called it "the doll house."

Built specifically to accommodate the physical stature of its diminutive occupants, the fireplace mantle was to other people about waist-high. The china cabinet, light switches, doorknobs, windows, bathtub, thermostat and other features were also scaled down.

The house at 517 Fourth Street in Council Bluffs was built for Jean and Inez Bregant, who were respectively 45 and 42 inches tall.




Admission-

$5 per person

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County members: Free

Ages 5 and under: free.

VISIT the Bregant House! Open for walk-in guests Sunday afternoons from 1 - 4; other times available by reservation.


CLOSED THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER while the house is being decorated for its part in the annual Historic Homes for the Holidays.

In 1908, Jean and Inez purchased the parcel of land south of Inez’ parents home, and in 1911, the construction began on their home. The home was completed in 1912 and was custom built to fulfill their needs. Jean died in 1944 and Inez lived in the house another 25 years until her death in 1969.