Thomas W. Halliday House - Cairo, Illinois
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BruceS
N 37° 00.524 W 089° 10.922
16S E 305860 N 4098066
Historic Italianate style house in Cairo, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6BNH
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2009
Views: 1
Thomas W. Halliday House was constructed in 1876 in an Italianate style. Thomas W. was one of the leading members of the of Cairo's prominent Halliday family. He served five successive terms as the city's Mayor (1883-92), a term in the Illinois Legislature (1878-80) and on the the Alexander County Board (1880-92). He was also a director of the Cairo City Gas Como. and incorporated, with his brothers, the Cairo Electric Light and Power Company in 1882. The stately home is well maintained and is a contributing building in the Cairo Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Public/Private: Private
Year Built: 1876
Tours Available?: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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