Shiloh House

Shiloh House is a historic residence in Zion combining twenty-five rooms with Queen Anne and Swiss chalet architectural elements. The interior spaces feature crafted details characteristic of early twentieth-century domestic architecture.

In 1903, Zion's founder commissioned architect Paul Burkhardt from Chicago to design this residence where he lived until 1907. The building marks a formative moment in the city's early development as a planned community.

The residence served as the focal point of Zion's early religious and social life, reflecting the founder's vision of how architecture could shape community identity. The blend of Queen Anne and Swiss chalet design shows how European building traditions were adapted to American domestic life.

The house is located in an established residential area and is best visited during arranged tour times coordinated with the local historical society. Advance planning is important since visits are by appointment only.

After its original occupant moved out, the building served as a Bible Institute for over a decade, showing its educational role in the community. Later it became the administrative center for work that preserves and documents the city's past.

Location: Zion

Inception: 1900s

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture, Swiss chalet style

Address: 1300 Shiloh Boulevard

GPS coordinates: 42.45056,-87.82722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40