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This Federal-style
inn and tavern, built in 1834, is the oldest surviving brick structure
in Sangamon County. It features hand-fired bricks, forged door hinges,
large hand-hewn beams, and finely-detailed walnut cabinetry. The
building marks a turning point in the state’s early architecture, when
rugged pioneer dwellings began evolving into more comfortable and
sophisticated residences.
Long operated as an interpretive historic
center, the property transferred to a private owner in 1992. Since that
time, the building has fallen into disrepair. It is now open to the
elements, wildlife and vandals, and immediate intervention is needed to
prevent further structural damage.
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