John Weir House - Edwardsville, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 48.997 W 089° 57.715
16S E 242836 N 4300595
Historic Federal style house now a museum in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMC9RV
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 1

The Weir House was built in 1836 and is the second oldest house in Edwardsville with the Stephenson House built in 1820 being the oldest. The 2-½ story brick house was built in a Federal style and was based on "Philadelphia row house" plans brought to Edwardsville from the east coast by Dr. John Weir. The house has a side entry which was used for Dr. Weir's patients to enter his office which was also located in the house. The house remained in the Weir family for three generations until it was sold to Madison County Historical Society to use as a museum in 1963. The house is well maintained.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1836

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
House used as a doctors office as well as his residence. House used by three generations of one family and no others.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places

Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Public

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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