Thomas A. Beach House
Thomas A. Beach House | |
Italianate | |
NRHP reference No. | 83000324[1] |
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Added to NRHP | July 28, 1983 |
The Thomas A. Beach House is a historic home located in
History
The Thomas A. Beach House was built by Thomas A. Beach in 1872, and he lived in it until he died in 1911. The front half of the house was completed in 1872, the back half of the house in 1886 and a front porch was added c. 1900. Following Beach's death the house was occupied by his granddaughter, Alma Lewis James, a local author and historian. The house remained in the Beach family until 1981.[2]
Architecture
The Thomas A. Beach House is a two-story brick structure with a basement and central tower. It is a particularly fine example of
The Beach House is similar to both the
Architectural and historic significance
As a fine example of Italianate architecture, the Beach House has drawn comparison with what is considered to be a landmark example of the style: the Morse-Libby House. The house also displays some significant construction techniques, such as its triple-thick brick walls with airspaces between them for insulation.[2]
The Beach family was important socially and made a number of important political and economic contributions to the history of Fairbury, giving the house local historic significance. Thomas Beach was a local banker and was active in municipal and school government. His granddaughter, Alma Lewis James, wrote several
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, accessed May 5, 2008.
External links
- Property Information Report: Thomas A. Beach House, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency