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John Wood Mansion:
Built in 1835 by Governor John Wood, Quincy’s founder, this was one of the first Greek Revival structures built in the area. Historians and architects today proclaim it one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the entire Midwest. Constructed by master builder John Cleaveland.N39
55 Wood started building his mansion at 12th and State next to the log cabin. The house was originally located on the WEST side of 12th Street . Wood went to St. Louis and New Orleans and brought back German immigrant-craftsmen (carpenters, bricklayers, stone masons, plasterers, etc.) to build the Greek Revival-style house.633
Condtruction of the mansion took 3 years and was completed in 1838. The John Wood Mansion features 4 large Doric columns, 4 large chimneys and many ornate details.
W 091After builder an even larger home, Wood gave the Greek Revival style house to his oldest son, Daniel. Wood wanted it moved to the EAST side of 12th Street. It was moved from its original site in 1864 to its current location. The house was cut in half and the chimneys were taken down so the house could be moved across the street. Originally the house faced the south to take advantage of the summer breezes as was the norm for Greek Revival style houses. When the house was moved, the foundation was placed so the house now faces the west. The Panic of 1873 started a period of economic crisis for the American economy. This a severe nationwide economic depression, which lasted until 1879, affected the fortunes of Wood. In 1875 creditors wanted payment for the unpaid bills on the octagonal home and Wood was forced to sell the house for $40,000. He moved back into the mansion, sharing it with his son Daniel, until his death in 1880. John Wood is interred at the Woodland Cemetery in Quincy.23.
745The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970 and today is home to the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. The house is open for public tours from April through October. The Society also offers educational tours of the house to all local 3rd and 4th grade students each year, as well as special candlelight tours in December.
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