The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Cronin House

Cronin House in Marshall, Michigan that inspired the book's setting.

The Cronin House in John Bellairs's hometown of Marshall, Michigan was the inspiration for his book. The house received a historical plaque in 1992.[1] With the film adaptation debuting in 2018, Marshall's population embraced the fame with walking tours and other activities related to the book and its film.[2]


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