c.1896 Fixer Upper in Galesburg, IL Under $30K

434 Day St, Galesburg, IL 61401 $29,900

Porch featured at 434 Day St, Galesburg, IL 61401

OHU50K NOTES

Galesburg has quite an interesting history. About 496 acres of the city is part of the Galesburg Historic District. Founded in 1835 by George Washington Gale, a Presbyterian minister from New York, the city played a significant role in the US Civil War. It established the first anti-slavery society in 1837, was an Underground Railroad stop, and provided hospital care for Union soldiers. The railroad always played a big part in Galesburg’s economy, and the city was home to the Western Automobile Company, a pioneering brass era car manufacturer which produced the Gale, named for the town. I had never heard of either the Gale or of the Western Automobile Company, however, it made automobiles from 1904 to 1910. The runabouts cheaper than Ford’s Model T and were notable for its hinged bodywork that effectively made the entire body the hood.

1.5bath
3 bedrooms
936sqft
5,000sqft lot
Year Built 1896
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Realtor: LEANNE MCKEE
Brokered by: Western Illinois Realty LLC Monmouth

Living room featured at 434 Day St, Galesburg, IL 61401

REALTOR COMMENTS

Hammer Swinger Special!! Why Rent when you can Own??? Call Today for your Private Showing! All Offers will be be Considered! Third bedroom on main floor has not always been used as a bedroom, it was previously a family room.