John Wood Mansion
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| John Wood Mansion | |
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| (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) | |
| Location: | Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA |
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| Added to NRHP: | April 17, 1970[1] |
| Reference #: | 70000228 |
John Wood Mansion was built in 1835 at the behest of Illinois Governor John Wood. The Greek Revival home is located in Quincy, Illinois which is in Adams County. The mansion was constructed by John Cleaveland and endured a move from its original site in 1864 to its current location. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970 and today is home to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. John Wood Mansion features four large Doric columns, four large chimneys and many ornate details.[2][3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ NRIS Database, National Register of Historic Places, retrieved January 22, 2007.
- ^ John Wood Mansion, Quincy's Local Landmarks and Historic Districts, City of Quincy, Official site. Retrieved Jan. 2007.
- ^ NRIS Database, National Register of Historic Places, retrieved Jan. 2007.
[edit] External links
- John Wood Mansion, Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County.[1]
