Once deemed “one of the ten most architecturally-significant corners in the U.S.” by National Geographic Magazine, the corner of 16th & Maine exquisitely displays four prime examples of world class architecture. The East End itself encompasses the expansive area between 12th and 24th Streets, from Maine Street to State Street. A sampling of 18 homes is included here showing off a variety of styles lining meticulously tended avenues. HISTORIC EAST END SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR BEGINNING AT 16TH & MAINE QUINCY’S FAMOUS FOUR CORNERS
DAVID W. MILLER HOUSE / 1477 MAINE
> Built for David Miller, who owned a nearby hotel, “The Quincy House,” accommodating overflow at his residence > Two of the last remaining historic gas lamps adorn the south passage, leading the way to the main house > Once owned by 1996 presidential hopeful, Morry Taylor
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1866 / FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE / MANSARD ITALIANATE / architect unknown
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LORENZO & MARGARET BULL HOUSE / 1550 MAINE
> Built for a prominent financier in the Italian Villa style with design roots originating in 13-14th century Italian farm houses > Today home to the Women’s City Club with the original carriage house part of the Quincy Art Center at 1515 Jersey / 217.223.5900 / quincyartcenter.org
1852 / ITALIANATE / architect unknown
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