2210 ALDO BLVD ART MODERNE / 1939 > Designed by local architect, Charles Behrensmeyer for his cousin, Clarence Gerdes > Unique blend of the architect’s interest in International style and Gerdes’ perspective as an employee of Michelmann Steel 300 EAST AVE / MARTIN & FRANCES GEISE HOUSE / PRAIRIE-CRAFTSMEN 1917 > Designed by notable architect Martin Geise for his family residence > Prairie School influences are evident in the low-pitched roof and limestone belt courses 2016 JERSEY / THEODORE POLING HOUSE / RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE / 1890 > In 1889, Poling joined with several other prominent Quincyans to create the city’s first “garden” addition, where the streets followed the terrain in a winding fashion > Poling’s imposing stone home with its red-tiled roof was the centerpiece, designed by local architect, Harvey Chatten > Lawndale Subdivision continues today as an anchor for the East End Historic District
1601 MAINE / NEWCOMB-STILLWELL MANSION / RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE / 1890 > 20,000 sq-ft home built for Richard Newcomb, Quincy Paper Co. president > Originally housed a wine cellar and bowling alley in the basement > Newcomb was one of four millionaires in Quincy at the time of his 1904 death > Now home of The Quincy Museum 217.224.7669 / thequincymuseum.org 1
EAST END WALKING TOUR > > 1 The East End Historic District encom- passes the area between 12th-24th Streets, from Maine to State. Every architectural style popular in the U.S. during the Civil War through the turn of the 21st century are represented. The tour begins at 16th & Maine. Once deemed “one of the ten most archi- tecturally-significant corners in the U.S.” by National Geographic Magazine, the intersection displays four prime examples of world class architecture, depicting designs prevalent of the era, beginning in 1852. The remaining eight properties are some of the most memorable structures in Quincy. Street parking is easy and free, as well as The Quincy Museum parking lot. (#1 on the tour). We ask you respect the residents, as most of the homes on the tour are privately owned. THE FAMOUS FOUR + 8 MORE SELF-GUIDED TOUR FEATURING 12 SHOWSTOPPERS
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1477 MAINE / FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE MANSARD ITALIANATE / 1866 > Built for owner of The Quincy House Hotel > 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 1550 MAINE / LORENZO & MARGARET BULL HOUSE / ITALIANATE / 1852 > Built for a prominent financier in the Italian Villa style with design roots originating in 13-14th century Italian farm houses > Now home to the Women’s City Club; original carriage house part of the Quincy Art Center at 1515 Jersey 217.223.5900 / quincyartcenter.org 1626 MAINE / WILLIAM WARFIELD HOUSE / RICHARDSONIAN ROMANESQUE & QUEEN ANNE / 1886 > Designed by J. Lyman Sylsbee for wholesale grocer, William Warfield > Stone imported from Minnesota; terra cotta ornament from Chicago > Inspiration for the Newcomb Mansion four years later 2084 MAINE / NEOCLASSICAL REVIVAL / FREDERICK & ANNA WILMS HOUSE / 1910 > 7,500-sq-ft mansion built for the president of Wilms, Wabash Coal Company > Opulent interior with freestanding staircase, Italian marble fireplaces & wine cellar > Now a vacation rental property: airbnb.com/rooms/46677203
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The city of Quincy has some of the most impressive architecture in Illinois, presenting a coveted compilation of well preserved structures and four National Register Historic Districts. We’ve gathered and sorted the vast array of properties to offer five ways to experience Quincy’s prolific structural history. All of the tours are self-guided, with the exception of Private Home Tours.
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EAST END WALKING TOUR > Featured, right ABUNDANT ARCHITECTURE > Collection of 30 unique styles, from a boat club moved by barge in the early 1900s to a Venetian-Gothic school that looks right out of a Gotham City movie set. MID MOD QUINCY > An immersive tour for Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts, featuring 30 prime examples from this marvelous era. MAINE STREET MILE > 60-minute tour of Quincy’s most notable thoroughfare. From Washington Park to Madison Park, explore the city’s two oldest parks and experience the cultural & culinary wonders in between. Easy to walk or bike. PRIVATE HOME TOURS > Want to get beyond the curb? Private Home Tours are customized for groups, large & small. Sixteen exceptional homes in the East End Historic District are among the selection. SeeQuincy will arrange all the details for you.
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> Built for C.A. and Fabiola Moorman > Only home of this style in Quincy > The Monterey style is native to the post-colonial Mexican era of Alta
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California, and the first known example is the Larkin House in Monterey, CA, circa1835
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