Copley, Col. Ira C., Mansion - Aurora, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 45.578 W 088° 19.493
16T E 389863 N 4623937
Historic mansion in Aurora, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM1B7G
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 17

"Colonel Ira Copley was a six-term United States Representative for the period from 1911 to 1923. This Neoclassical -style building was designed in 1906 by architect Jarvis Hunt, and was completed in 1917." ~ City of Aurora website

After years of neglect the mansion has been restored in recently.
Street address:
434 W. Downer Pl.
Aurora, Illinois


County / Borough / Parish: Kane

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

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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