Beith House History...

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 mid 19th Century decorative arts, as well as the both interior and exterior resoration techniques.

Today the handsome limestone building serves as the headquarters for Preservation Partners, with offices upstairs and multiple revolving exhibits on the first floor designed to appeal to persons of all ages.

Public Hours

June 1 to August 31

Tuesdays 1 - 4 PM

Suggested donation: $1 per person, $3 per family

Visitors are also welcome whenever office staff is on hand, Monday through Friday 9:30 to 3

For more information,

contact: (630) 377-6424 or email: info@ppfv.org

The hands-on outdoor Archeology Box, photo gallery of  architectural styles, and "old house mysteries" are just a few of Beith House's many features.

School Tours

-April through November, by appointment.

Group & Private Tours

- Available throughout the year, by appointment.

   For more infomration or to schedule your tour, contact (630) 377-6424 or email info@ppfv.org

Preservation Resource Library

Located on the 2nd floor of the Beith House, this library provides a wealth of references on local history, architecture, gardening, restoration, preservation, and interior decor.

Open to the public during office hours,

9:30 AM - 3 PM weekdays, or by appointment.

Location 

The Beith House is located on its original site, at 8 Indiana Street in downtown Saint Charles, IL.

For directions, please click on map

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