John McGrath House, historic house in Illinois, United States
The John McGrath House is a residential building in Polo, Illinois, constructed in 1896 in the Queen Anne architectural style. It stands on a limestone foundation and displays the period's decorative woodwork, varied rooflines, and protruding bay windows typical of this design approach.
The house was designed by architect George W. McBride and built by builder C.A. Stone in 1896, reflecting the craftsmanship of that era. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 in recognition of its architectural significance to the Illinois region.
The building is visible from public spaces in Polo, allowing visitors to observe its decorative details and limestone foundation from outside. Since it is protected as a historic site, its exterior features remain in their original condition for viewing.
The house is part of a cluster of six protected sites in Polo, revealing that the town contains multiple notable buildings from this period. This concentration of historic structures makes Polo an interesting destination for visitors interested in late 1890s architecture.
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