Our town is small. Downtown covers approx 5 square blocks and consists of 4 bars, 3 antique shops, a couple banks, a couple churches, a couple gas stations, 2 markets, a car dealership, a couple auto parts stores, a video rental place, the post office, a movie theatre, a hardware store, a family drug store, a dentist, a realtor, Walmart, Walgreens and McDonalds. Of all of the places we do not have in town, visitors from larger towns/cities might miss a coffee house the most. I have managed without one so far.
One thing we have that most do not is
[ Kitchell Mansion ]
It was built in 1876 by Captain John W. Kitchell, who served as a Captain for Abraham Lincoln both before and during his presidency. The house is at the top of the highest point in our town and and it is said that he selected this high point to look over the city and out onto the Illinois prairie.
The home still reflects the Second Empire design, mansard roof, central tower, and front and side verandas. I am so glad they are my neighbors because this is
|| My View ||
What a beautiful building and the landscaping around it is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Thats such an awesome piece of history right in front of you!! It sounds like a GREAT town!
ReplyDeleteXoxoGapGirl
That is beautiful! DH love touring old houses!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Amy