Cheapish c.1886 Illinois Georgian Colonial Mansion For Sale $189K – Pending

OHU50K Notes $189,000 Pending

Built in 1886, this Georgian Colonial Mansion for sale in Illinois is the W.S. Purlington Mansion. Interestingly, the home is stick-built despite the fact that Purlington was a brick manufacturer.

 

Realtor Comments

Be inspired by the elegance of old world charm delivered in this 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom Victorian home. Many hard to find details offered here that will leave you feeling elated include exquisite woodwork, a beautiful coffered ceiling, intricate trim work, a grand open staircase, beveled glass, classic French style and pocket interior doors, dual stately fireplaces, extraordinary light fixtures, builtins, rare tin ceilings, a clawfoot bathtub, and a laundry shoot. Three stories of living space give you significant area to spread out with an inviting entry, a sizable living room, a parlor, a music room, a formal dining room, a main floor kitchen with solid surface countertops as well as a second kitchen on the upper level, a second story laundry room, a pantry, and a full basement great for storage. You will appreciate the dual furnaces, updated electrical and newer water heater provided. Situated in the heart of Galesburg with a three car detached garage, a fenced yard, a majestic front porch, a rear deck, and great curb appeal. Call right away for your tour and chance to own the historic W. S. Purington Home, a designated local landmark (designated August 15, 1988). You have to see to believe!

• 4bed
• 3.5+bath
• 3,688sqft
• 0.25acre lot
• Circa 1886

 

464 N Prairie St, Galesburg, IL 61401    $189,000

If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

• Contact Realtor: Sara Varner with Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC
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History

This was the family residence of William S. Purington. Purington’s, ancestors were of early Massachusetts stock. William moved to Galesburg in 1890 at the age of 30, where he and his brother D.V. Purlington, owned and operated the Purlington Paving Brick Company. The company became one of the largest manufacturers of paving bricks in the world.

Purington and his brother D.V. Purington established and operated the Purington Paving Brick Co. located in East Galesburg. William Purington was vice president and plant manager of the brick plant. The operation became one of the largest producers of paving bricks in the entire world.

W.S. lived in the home with his wife, Nellie, his children, William, Hellen, D.S.,

n W.S. Purington remained active in the brick yards operation until 1910 when he announced for health reasons he was retiring. He was not only one of the area’s leading businessmen, but also served on the Galesburg School Board for several years. The Purington family lived in the Galesburg resident on North Prairie Street until 1926. He passed away in 1936 at the age of 76 in Akron, Ohio.

 

 

 

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