Cloud, Aaron G., House - McLeansboro, Illinois - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

"This impressive structure was constructed in 1884 by Aaron G. Cloud as a family residence.  Mr. Cloud was a banker and was also responsible for the 1882 construction of the Cloud State Bank, a Second Empire gem immediately north of the house.  Architects for the house were the Reid Brothers of Evansville, Indiana, and the contractor was R.A. Stanley.

The structure is far from stylistically pure but instead is significant for its provincial eclecticism.  The house combines elements of Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne and Eastlake.  The exterior Eastlake detailing is outstanding as is the interior Queen Anne detailing.  Few examples of this scale, quality, and integrity exist in Hamilton County and in Illinois." - National Register Nomination Form

The house was donated to the the City of McLeansboro in 1921 and has served as the city's library since that time.

Street address: 164 S. Washington St., McLeansboro , Illinois County / Borough / Parish: Hamilton Year listed: 1978 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Education, Recreation And Culture Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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