We have 5 amazing residences on this year's tour, some of which have never been viewed in previous years. You don’t want to miss this event and the opportunity to view these historic interiors and learn about the stories and past residents.
On Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 9AM to 3PM, Quincy Preserves will return with its annual “Behind Closed Doors” historic homes tour. This year will feature many never before toured homes throughout several historic neighborhoods. The varied architectural styles range from French Second Empire, Victorian, Craftsman, International and Neo Classical.
1469 Maine: Sewing machines, bicycles, and Roosevelt's Rough riders all are intertwined to this residence thru its original owners Drikus and Fannie Snitjer. They had this unique residence crafted in 1876 and their stories are waiting to be discovered inside this exquisite Second Empire style home built in 1876.
2336 Oak: This Art Moderne home designed by Charles Behrensmeyer is a rare style departure from contemporaries of this period. The minimal design and stark white façade distinguish it from its neighbors. The style influences are tied to industrial design of ships, airplanes, and automobiles and frequently referred to "streamline modern". All of these features and more make this residence feel contemporary despite being almost 90 years old.
601 Spring: This 19th century residence was built by prominent lumberman Albert S Merriam. Through the early 1900's the Meriam Mansion was one of Quincy's show places and was featured in hardback, bound promotional books published by the City of Quincy. Today the Victorian is a residence home to architecture enthusiasts who are bringing life and grandeur back into this historic structure.
921 Maple: This 1920s craftsman bungalow is a very common for this neighborhood, however the this home holds many surprises both historic and recent. Step inside this completely restored and modernized residence and discover the secrets and stories discovered within its walls.
1801 Maine: The prominent full-height porch supported by the ionic columns is a symbolic residence in the area. This corner of 18th and Maine has a storied history including relocating an previous structure via ice blocks to an adjacent lot. The neo-classical building was designed by George Behernsmeyer for George H. Dashwood. The residence has been occupied by only four families since the Dashwoods.
For more information, contact Quincy Preserves at [email protected].
Quincy Preserves “Behind the Garden Gate” Garden Tour – Saturday, June 18
The beauty of Quincy is blooming at every corner and your Quincy Preserves is ready to showcase 5 fascinating gardens and a block of historic residences during the annual “Behind the Garden Gate” tour. Saturday, June 18 is the day, rain or shine, to view gardens of all varieties! Whimsical, freeform, formal, water features, and more will delight you.
The addresses of this year’s featured homes are:
1680 Maine Street
1224 Park Place
3111 Cabot Road
921 Maple
1840 Jersey
9th-10th Kentucky
Tickets are $20 the day of the tour and may be purchased at any of the tour locations. $18 advance tickets may be purchased online and at select businesses beginning in May. The day of the tour, full price tickets may be purchased at the ticket tent located at Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine.
The 44th annual Quincy Preserves Fall Home Tour on Saturday, October 19th will be one not to miss! The tour is supported 100% by your attendance and Quincy Preserves membership.
This six-location tour is another spectacular look into the diversity of Mansions to Mid Century architecture of the area. The list this starts with turn of the century homes such as the massive lemon-colored Queen Anne Henry Stahl House, a beautiful brick Victorian Park Place home, and a Victorian Vermont Street home also from the period. 1920’s era homes such as a grand buff brick Four Square and a Pebbledash Tudor are sleepers finished off by an easy living MidCentury.
300 S 18th
1452 Vermont
1237 Park Place
344 S 24th
1435 Ohio
3022 Lincoln Hill NE
Come see the architecture that embodies Quincy’s charm. Come to the Quincy Preserves Fall Homes Tour!
Online tickets can be picked up at the 1452 Vermont Street location.
You are invited to a brand-new Quincy Preserves tour to experience beautiful historic indoor and outdoor living. This year’s tour includes secret garden spaces, outdoor relaxation areas, grand homes, and a unique restaurant venue.
Our tour locations take you all over the Gem City. You will see slices of normally private spaces that offer inspiration for your own back yard and historic homes that highlight some of the best architecture of Quincy.
Quincy Preserves tours help support and bolster Quincy’s unique catalog of great architecture through donations, scholarships, commercial and residential façade programs.
Featured on this NEW summer tour:
Illinois Veterans Home: Dudley Mansion & Shirley Northern Garden
1401 Maine House*
428 Maine, Red Light Bar & Grill – National Register of Historic Places
1656 Maine House and Garden
910 Birdie Lane Garden
4733 North 12th House and Garden
Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at Domestics, Emerald City Jewelers, Kirlins in the Quincy Mall. Tickets are available for $20 on the day of the tour at any of the tour locations. *Ticket pickup and day-of credit cards sales at 1401 Maine only.
Quincy Preserves Annual Membership Picnic
The annual Quincy Preserves Membership Picnic will take place on June 22nd at 6:00 pm on the beautiful Illinois Veterans Home grounds at the Dudley Mansion. The evening will include a scholarship presentation and volunteer appreciation party.
The mission of Quincy Preserves, Inc., is to foster awareness of and to promote appreciation of the historic architecture of Quincy, Illinois, and Adams County and to encourage active membership involvement in the recognizing, protecting, maintaining and displaying of these structures.