The McConnell family enjoyed many happy years here from the 1950s through the 1990s. John McConnell Sr. (1879-1972), a native of Ireland, he came to the states with his family at the age of four. As an adult, John owned and operated the Upper Alton Laundry and later was a precinct councilman. He and his wife, Julia Gatton McConnell (1882-1958), likely moved into this small home after most of their nine children (8 daughters and 1 son) were out of the house. However, their 54 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren often visited the home, and John Jr. continued to own the home after John Sr.’s death.

• 2
• bed
• 2bath
• 1,344sqft
• 784sqft lot

Build date 1915

Contact Realtor: Tarrant & Harman Real Estate 

Investors! Opportunity to fix up a home in a nice Alton neighborhood. This 2 bed, 2 bath is ready for new owners to bring it back to life! Second Story if finished, and could make another bedroom, office area or game room. Basement houses the second bathroom. Two car detached garaged. Small yard for easy maintenance. Selling As is . Seller to make no repairs. Seller will not provide Occupancy.