Abundant Architecture in Quincy, IL Guide

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SAINT ROSE OF LIMA ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH / 1003 NORTH 8TH

> An important north side landmark, the pale yellow brick facade is uncommon in Quincy; the prominent bell tower is topped with a copper dome

1911 / VENETIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL / GEORGE BEHRENSMEYER architect

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LORENZ AND SUZANNE WOELFEL SALOON / 1539 N 8TH

> First a Bavarian-style beer & boarding house managed by Suzanne Woelfel, known as a shrewd & popular business woman; converted to grocery store in 1915

1885 / QUEEN ANNE / millwork on modern addition crafted in a Germanic theme

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MONCKTON MANSION / 1419 LOCUST

> Built for Charles Savage, manager of Quincy-Toledo Railroad; bought in the 1930s by Leo & Mildred Monckton, purported for Prohibition, gambling & Mafia ties > Rumor has it that the Moncktons entertained Al Capone at their Quincy estate

1865 / ITALIANATE / architect unknown

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