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Visitors Guide to
the
Koenig House
829 E. Fourth Street
Alton, Illinois
Phone: 618-463-1795
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The
Alton Museum of History and Art maintains the
Koenig House, built in 1887 by a German American Engineer employed by the Illinois Glass Company. The house was designed by Lucas
Pfeiffenberger who became a well known architect in the St. Louis area. The home
was occupied by several generations of the original owner until it was given to
the Museum. The home’s first floor is furnished as living quarters for a
typical family of the 1900's. These rooms are available for rent to individuals for
hosting teas or recitals.
Exhibits at the Koenig House include the Alton
Landing Room which describes the story of the Alton River Front from 1797 until
the present day, the Elijah
P. Lovejoy Memorial Room and the Lovejoy Print Shop. Lovejoy was one of Alton’s early leaders
and died defending freedom of the press, freedom of speech and freedom from slavery.
A small gift shop on the first floor contains many unique items of a historical
nature. The Koenig House is within walking distance of the Alton City Cemetery
where many historical figures are buried.
Visiting the Koenig House
The Alton Area Historical Society Research
Library occupies the second floor of the house and is open by appointment only.
Tours of the Koenig House can be set up if phone calls are made 10 days in
advance to 618-463-1795.
Call for tour information.
Directions: The Koenig House is located in Upper Alton at 829 E.
Fourth Street.
 Learn more about the
Alton
area.
altonmuseum.com
- Official site of the Alton Museum of History and Art
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