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537 North Academy Street Edward J. King House; built 1895. Edward J. King served in the state legislature before becoming elected to the House of Representatives in 1915, where he served for 9 years. On this home, commonly called the Wedgewood House due to the blue and white trim, note the half rose or wheel window on the north and south ends. |
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325 North Kellogg Street William Browning House; built 1868. This house, built by James Short, was probably the first large home built in the city. William Browning, a leading merchant and baker, purchased the house in 1871. The Galesburg Historical Society bought the home in 1976 to prevent its demolition and started renovation work. The Browning Mansion is now a private residence. |
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501 East Losey Street Silas Willard Home; built 1856. The imposing columns at the head of Chambers Street is a wonderful relic of Galesburg's early years. Local legend says that the basement of the house was used as a station on the "underground railroad", hiding runaway slaves on their way north to freedom. Referred to as "The Great House", it now serves as a bed and breakfast inn. |
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483 North Kellogg Street John C. Stewart House; built 1856. An active resident of Galesburg, John Stewart not only served as mayor for three nonconsecutive terms, but also practiced law, sold real estate and served as pension, claim and bounty agents. The Stewart house is of the Georgian style, often referred to as Federal architecture. |