Silas Williams House
Silas Williams House, Historic Queen Anne residence in Streator, Illinois.
Description
The Silas Williams House is a Queen Anne style residence in Streator distinguished by its multiple gables, polygonal and round towers. The interior retains its original woodwork and architectural details from when it was built in 1893.
History
The house was built in 1893 and belonged to Silas Williams, a paper mill owner from Ottawa who acquired multiple properties in Streator during the late 1800s. Its construction occurred during a period of significant economic growth in the region.
Culture
The house shows how wealthy industrial leaders lived and what architectural tastes they preferred in the late 1800s. It remains one of the few surviving examples of residential life from that era in Streator.
Practical
The building has two main floors plus a basement and attic, and sits prominently on East Broadway. The exterior can be viewed and appreciated from multiple angles to see the full effect of its towers and complex design.
Did you know?
The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few surviving 19th-century mansions left in Streator. Its open floor plan exemplifies advanced design thinking for the Queen Anne style of that period.
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