Quinby, Ivory, House
About this property
The Ivory Quinby House is an Italianate and Greek Revival estate built by architect John C. Cochrane for Ivory Quinby (1817–1869), a prominent Monmouth, Illinois citizen. Quinby, who was an early benefactor and a founder of Monmouth College, also helped the city of Monmouth become the transportation center it is today, by bringing the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad through town in the early 1850s. The National Register of Historic Places property has been owned by Monmouth College since 1965. In 1862, Quinby set aside a plot of land on the corner of East Euclid Avenue and 6th Street, which was located on a large section of property he had donated to the city for the purpose of expansion and improvement. He had surveyed the area and determined it was the highest point in Monmouth. Quinby had owned a number of houses in Monmouth but wanted something larger. In 1866, Quinby contacted noted Chicago architect John C. Cochrane (who would go on to design the Iowa State Capitol), who designed the home. Construction was completed in 1867. Records indicate indoor plumbing was installed as late as 1901. The house stayed in the Quinby family until 1965, when it was deeded to Monmouth College, reflecting the family's long-standing ties with the college for 112 years. The estate currently serves as the home of the college President. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1980. A large two-story front porch and bay window was added in the early 1890s. By 1996, the Quinby House had become run down, and was in need of renovation. An estimate of the cost of such an undertaking was $500,000. Ivory Quinby III, who deeded the home to Monmouth College in 1965, stipulated that if the home was left vacant for more than two years, it was to be razed. Since the mansion was becoming increasingly unlivable, funds were raised by the college, and the home was completely renovated from 1996 to 1997. Windows were replaced (many with the original glass panes), gas light fixtures were wired for electricity, and the original steam heating system was replaced. The house had also been outfitted with a marble coal-burning fireplace, which was kept intact, but non-functioning. Article on the Ivory Quinby House renovation – Carol Clark, Galesburg Register Mail, 1996 Talk given at a meeting of Fortnightly of Monmouth – Eileen Loya, 1984 "Ivory Quimby". department.monm.edu. Retrieved February 22, 2014. "history/archive/QUINBY". department.monm.edu. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
Location
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Everything a full report reveals about Quinby, Ivory, House
This page lists Quinby, Ivory, House. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Questions about this property
When was Quinby, Ivory, House listed on the National Register?
Quinby, Ivory, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Quinby, Ivory, House?
Quinby, Ivory, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Quinby, Ivory, House?
The period of significance for Quinby, Ivory, House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Quinby, Ivory, House?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Quinby, Ivory, House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
More in Warren County
Historic places, battles, and census history across Warren County.
Explore WarrenCounty ›More historic places in Illinois
Browse all historic places in Illinois.
View Illinoishistoric sites ›Research the history near this site
An Aubrey US report for an address near Quinby, Ivory, House will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.