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. As you study the de- tails of each property, you’ll appreciate both the striking and subtle influences of an array of design features prevalent in the era, beginning in 1852. The terrain is easy to navigate on foot or bike. BikeQuincy offers affordable rentals by the hour or day. Tandem or 2 Treks available / Reservations recommended > SeeQuincy.com / 532 Gardner Expy / 800.978.4748 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 > Once owned by 1996 presidential hopeful, Morry Taylor > Today home to The Gas Lamp Inn & Eatery, offering 3 guest suites & picnics on the lawn > 847.505.2053 / thegaslampquincy.com
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1866 / FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE / MANSARD ITALIANATE
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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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