National Register of Historic Places

Bailey, William S., House

Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois
Listed
August 27, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000553

About this property

The William S. Bailey House is a historic house located at 100 South Campbell Street in Macomb, Illinois. The house was built in 1887 for William S. Bailey, a prominent local businessman who built several of the buildings on Macomb's town square. The house has a Queen Anne style design with Eastlake details; it is one of the best-preserved Queen Anne homes in Macomb. The 2+1⁄2-story house has a hipped roof with cross gables; the gable ends are decorated with spindlework cresting. Three brick chimneys with patterned masonry provide ventilation for the house's fireplaces and kitchen stove. The front porch features a spindlework railing and decorative trim along the roof and the entry pediment. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2012.

Location

100 S. Campbell St.
Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois
40.46015, -90.66905

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Bailey, William S., House listed on the National Register?

Bailey, William S., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Bailey, William S., House?

Bailey, William S., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bailey, William S., House?

The period of significance for Bailey, William S., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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