Built in 1828 as a summer residence for Butler's only U.S. Senator, Walter Lowrie, this is the last remaining house of its type in the Butler area. A listing on the National Register of Historic Places honored its historical and architectural significance.
The house and its furnishings were bequeathed to the Society in 1986 by a descendant of the Sullivan family, which had owned the house since 1839.
The house is under development as a period house museum. Several major restoration projects have been completed. Current projects include restoring furniture, cleaning, and preparing floors and interior trim. Furniture has been returned to several rooms, so the house is now beginning to tell the story of its owners and its time.
The site is open during this development phase so visitors can view the ongoing restoration. Tours are available on weekends or at other times by arrangement.The Shaw House is on the Diamond, directly behind the Butler County Courthouse.
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