Quincy Museum © 2008 Bo Mackison

The Charles and Anna Newcomb Residence was built on Maine Street in Quincy Illinois in 1890-91. The home had 33 rooms and 13 fireplaces. And it’s construction cost was $50,000.

Newcomb House and Driveway © 2008 Bo Mackison

The building was owned by Quincy College for several decades – known as Stillwell Hall – and was used as a residence for male students. My great grandmother was a housemother and cook for “her boys” for several years in the 1940s.

Architectural Detail © 2008 Bo Mackison

The building now houses the Quincy Museum.  A complete description of the building and its interior includes a listing of the current museum offerings.