Grand Island’s best-known resident was actor Henry Fonda. Henry Fonda former house was built in 1884. Fonda’s parents rented the house during 1904-1905 and it was on May 16, 1905 that Henry was born in the house and the family moved soon after.
Seven different families lived in the house over the years with many changes being made.
When Henry Fonda learned that the house was scheduled for demolition he provided the funds to have the home relocated to the Sturh Museum property. With photographs provided by Henry’s sister Harriet, the museum was able to secure period pieces and restore the house to its original appearance at the time the Fonda’s lived in it.
Henry Fonda died on August 12, 1982. His widow still owns the 7-bed, 7-bath, 9,385 sq ft estate.
