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Illinois Veteran’s Home
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All Wars Museum
1707
N. 12th Street
Quincy, IL
217-222-8641 ext. 338 |
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The
Illinois Veteran’s Home of Quincy is one of our nation’s largest
and oldest veterans home.
The facility is often called "the city within the city" because
of its size and unique set up and is composed of over 25
buildings on 210 beautiful acres on the northern edge of Quincy The
site houses the All Wars Museum, which has
exhibits spanning from the American Revolution through today's
conflicts.
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1930’s Preserving
Agriculture Museum
Quincy, IL
217-223-5099 |
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The
Preserving Agriculture History Museum showcases John Deere
agriculture machinery that would be found in a typical 80-120
acre farm in the Midwest during the 1930’s. It also includes
many of the things that would be found in a typical 1930’s
farmhouse. This museum is free and open to groups. Open by
Appointment Only. |
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Dr.
Richard Eells House
415
Jersey Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-2726 |
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The
Dr. Richard Eells House was a part of the Underground Railroad.
The home is the oldest standing two-story brick house in Quincy.
In the 1840’s the house was a stopping point on the Underground
Railroad, as escaping slaves made their way north to freedom.
Dr. Eells is credited with helping several hundred slaves escape
through the Underground Railroad. |
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Gardner Museum of
Architecture & Design
332
Maine Street
Quincy, IL
217-224-6873 |
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The
Gardner Museum building is located in a Richardson Romanesque
two-story structure with a circular corner tower that overlooks
Washington Park and originally housed the Quincy Public Library.
The museum was organized in 1974 to encourage the preservation
of Quincy’s outstanding architectural heritage and hosts a
series of annual exhibits. The only permanent exhibit is
"Aspirations in Glass," an exhibit of stained glass windows
saved from demolished churches. The Memorial Sculpture Garden
contains a variety of architectural sculpture pieces and stone
artifacts rescued from demolished area buildings. The museum
hosts a number of walking tours of Quincy’s historic districts
and locales. |
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John
Wood Mansion
425
S. 12th Street
Quincy, IL
217-222-1835 |
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The
John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy’s founder and
the twelfth Governor of Illinois, John Wood. The mansion is
recognized by historians and architects as one of the Midwest’s
finest existing examples of Greek Revival architecture. The Parsonage
was built as the minister's home for the English Lutheran Church
and now is used as a museum displaying items
depicting the history of Adams County while preserving a
historic parsonage.
The
1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is a preserved, refurbished, and
authentic pioneer cabin that is used as an elementary school
facility. |
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Mississippi Valley
Antique Auto Museum
Front & Cedar Streets
Quincy, IL
217-223-7909 |
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This
auto museum has over 35 antique cars and related displays. It is
located in All America Park, on the approach to Quinsippi
Island. Enjoy the annual car show held at the museum each
Father’s Day. |
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Quincy Art Center
1515
Jersey Street
Quincy, IL
217-223-5900 |
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The
Quincy Art Center, a museum of the visual arts, was started in
1923 and is located on the grounds of the former Lorenzo Bull
mansion, now the Women’s City Club. In 1990 an award-winning
addition was opened with galleries and a gift shop with studio
space in the lower level. A variety of rotating exhibitions are
presented throughout the year. Important contemporary Midwestern
art is a primary focus, and work by artists of national and
international renown are also featured. Visit the
Quincy
Art
Center website for more information. |
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Quincy Museum
1601
Maine Street
Quincy, IL
217-224-7669 |
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The
Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, completed in 1891, is the home of the
Quincy Museum. The mansion set American architectural standards
in the late 1800’s and contributed to its appointment to the
National Register of Historic Places. The first floor of the
building is restored to the Victorian era style of the 1890s. Among other
things, the museum features traveling exhibits, Native American
artifact exhibits, local history exhibits, and a dinosaur
exhibit. |
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Villa Kathrine
532
Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL
217-224-3688 |
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The
Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture
in the Midwest. The Villa is located on a bluff with a breath
taking view of the Mississippi River. Built for Quincy native
and world traveler George Metz, Villa Kathrine was based on his
sketches and photos of villas in various parts of the Islamic
world. It has a number of interesting features, including a
“harem” room and a courtyard, which surrounds a reflecting pool.
The building now houses Quincy’s Tourist Information Center. |
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