Circa 1900 Illinois German Street House For Sale $42K
OHU50K Notes $42,000
Fixer upper German Street House for sale.
After the failure of the German Revolution of 1848, many educated Germans fled their homeland and settled in Belleville. By 1870, about 90% of Belleville’s residents were either German-born or of German descent.
The city became a manufacturing center after the American Civil War, producing printing presses, nails, agricultural equipment, gray iron castings and stoves. In fact, Belleville became known as “The Stove Capital of the World.” This type house, called a German Street House, was one of the first style houses in the city of Belleville which was established in 1850.
Realtor Comments
Do you like rental property? Are you a rehabber? This historical home with what appears to be original staircase and beautiful millwork is calling you because it needs a little attention. Large living room and bedroom with new flooring and paint job. The dining room could be used as additional bedroom. Eat in kitchen, and full bath on the main floor. Upstairs you can find a nice sized bedroom with new carpeting. It was previously tenant occupied at $800/month. It is a great location in downtown Belleville with easy access to Highway 15 and all that the downtown Belleville area has to offer. This is an AS IS property. Seller will not provide any occupancy repairs. Inspections will be for buyer’s knowledge only.
- 2bed
- 1bath
- Circa 1900
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.
8 W Monroe St, Belleville, IL, 62220 $42,000
Family History
This home was owned by Charles Waigand (1873-1942). He was of German descent and worked as a laborer for the stove works company. Charles married Rose Germain (1875-1907) in 1904. The couple had met while Charles was working as a servant in her parents’ home. The couple had one child, but sadly, Rose died (and infant) in child birth with her second child. It took several years for Charles to get over the loss of Rose. He had a young child to raise and a job, but he waited six years before he married the widow Anne Kreher Frick (1878-1953) in 1913. She had one daughter Georgeana by her first husband.
Charles tragically died in 1942 when he was kicked in the stomach by a mule while working at a farm.
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