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Tackle our “Old House” mysteries, "Is He or Isn't She?" and much, much more! |
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History |
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William Beith, a prominent Kane County stone mason, built his simple Greek Revival home on the banks of the Fox River in St. Charles in 1850. It is one of the few surviving examples of riverstone architecture in this area which have not been significantly altered.
The house was rescued from years of neglect in 1980 and was restored to operate as a "preservation study house," illustrating both the decorative arts of the mid 19th century and the methods used to restore the interior features as well as the exterior structure. Today the handsome limestone building serves as the headquarters for Preservation Partners, with offices upstairs and many exhibits on the first floor designed to appeal to local school children and their families.
Among the attractions are the "old house mysteries" geared to all age levels, the photo gallery of architectural styles, the dramatic wood graining, and the outdoor Archeology Box. |
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Programs
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Preservation
Resource Library |
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Located on the 2nd floor of the
Beith House, this library is open to the public during
office hours when staff is on hand
( 9:30 AM - 3 PM weekdays).
Members of Preservation Partners
may check out books and periodicals.
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Location |
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The Beith House is
located on its original site within downtown St. Charles,
IL.
For directions, please
click on map >>
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Public Hours
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June 1 until August 31
Tuesdays
1 - 4 PM
Visitors are also welcome whenever office staff is on hand, generally Monday through Friday 9:30 to 3.
- Suggested donation: $1 per person, $3 per family
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Group Tours
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School Tours -April
through November, by appointment.
Organized Private Tours
- Throughout the year, by appointment.
Contact: (630) 377-6424
to schedule private or group tours.
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