Andrew J. O'Conor III House

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location = Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA
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built = 1848; 1922
architect = Norman Cook
architecture = Colonial Revival
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added = April 22, 1993
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governing_body= The Andrew J. O'Conor III House is a historic house in the city of Ottawa, Illinois, USA. The O'Conor House is a good example of Colonial Revival architecture. It was originally constructed in 1848 and underwent major remodeling in 1922. The house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

History

The original house at the site was an 1848 Italianate mansion which changed hands several times before Andrew J. O'Conor III bought the house and property in 1920. The O'Conor's undertook an extensive renovation of the home in 1922, and added on another extensive portion. The result was a 6,000 square foot house surrounded by a spacious yard with a commanding view of the Fox River.Koban, Andrée-Marie A. " [http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/hargis/PDFs/201125.pdf Andrew J. O'Conor III House] ", (PDF), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, March 12, 1993, "Illinois Historic Preservation Agency", accessed May 12, 2008.]

Architecture

The O'Conor House was designed by native Ottawan Norman Cook, a lifelong friend of the O'Conor family who designed several other significant buildings in LaSalle County. The Colonial Revival O'Conor House has in its windows, cornices and entrances the principal areas of Colonial Revival style.

Historic significance

The Andrew J. O'Conor House is most significant for its architecture. It is one of the best remaining examples of its style in the area. The Andrew J. O'Conor was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1993. [http://www.nr.nps.gov/iwisapi/explorer.dll?IWS_SCHEMA=NRIS1&IWS_LOGIN=1&IWS_REPORT=100000039 National Register Information System Query - State and city name=Ottawa, IL] , National Register of Historic Places, "National Park Service", accessed May 12, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/hargis/Reports/Reports.aspx?RefNumVariable=201125&FormType=Short Andrew J. O'Conor III House] , Property Information Report, "Illinois Historic Preservation Agency", accessed May 12, 2008.