Duncan Manor, Italianate mansion in Towanda, Illinois, US
The H-shaped Duncan Manor features two three-story towers with bracketed cornices, 20 rooms, and 65 windows constructed with bricks from Chicago in 1866.
William Duncan, a Kentucky native and livestock breeder, built the manor after relocating to Illinois during the Civil War to recover from financial hardships.
The manor functions as a nonprofit organization, offering guided tours, concerts, weddings, and community events while preserving local heritage through restoration projects.
The property requires continuous maintenance and restoration work, addressing issues such as the roof, porches, walls, and the surrounding prairie land.
The mansion contains a hand-carved curving walnut staircase in its central hallway and includes an unexpected trap door in one of the second floor bedrooms.
Location: Illinois
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.56444,-88.89917
Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:16
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