Riverlore - Illinois Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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RIVERLORE This 1865 mansion, originally built by William Halliday, was purchased by the City of Cairo Nov. 23, 1999, to be preserved and open to the public; it has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

More info and photos: Riverlore and Wikipedia

Riverlore was built in 1865 for Captain William Parker Halliday who was the president of Cairo's first bank. His earlier steamboat career prompted him to build a Captain's Walk atop the third story of the house. Beautiful gardens surround the home of this private residence.

County: Alexander County Historical Society: James Wilson, Mayor Dedication Date: not sure Location: 28th St., & Washington Ave., Cairo Website: [Web Link]

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