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The castle was built in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago from 1886 to 1887 under the direction of Robert C. Givins. He was a successful real estate developer. [1] [2] It is a three-story structure with three crenelated towers. [3] Givins lived in the castle from 1887 to 1894. From 1895 to 1897, the castle housed the Chicago Female College.
Oaklawn Farm is a historic property in Wayne, Illinois.The farm was operated by the Dunham family, who successfully bred Percheron horses. The property features the chateauesque Dunham Castle, which was built by Mark Wentworth Dunham in 1880.
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Sehring Castle was modelled after feudal Germanic architectural motifs. [2] The German influence comes from Frederick Sehring's cultural roots. Built entirely from limestone found in the Joliet area, [2] Sehring Castle also boasts a main tower turret to the left of its main entrance. Three other mini turrets are placed at each corner of the ...
The two-story house was designed to resemble a Swedish palatial manor, and its name comes from its castle-like appearance; while its design resembles Queen Anne architecture, its symmetrical plan distinguishes it from the style. Its unusual appearance made it a local attraction which drew visitors from throughout central Illinois.
Work on restoring the castle was completed in 1998, and appropriate site furnishings have been donated and obtained by staff throughout the years to further enhance the castle's Moroccan roots. Currently, the site functions as the official tourist information center to the City of Quincy and tours are granted of the site on an appointment basis.
In true castle fashion, it once boasted a water-filled moat. The 2023 free event at the castle runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, or until the candy runs out. The theme is "The Addams Family."
This is a list of properties and districts in Illinois that are on the National Register of Historic Places. There are over 1,900 in total. There are over 1,900 in total. Of these, 85 are National Historic Landmarks .