Bailey House, Macomb
Facts and practical information
The William S. Bailey House is a historic house located at 100 South Campbell Street in Macomb, Illinois. The house was built in 1887 for William S. Bailey, a prominent local businessman who built several of the buildings on Macomb's town square. The house has a Queen Anne style design with Eastlake details; it is one of the best-preserved Queen Anne homes in Macomb. The 2+1⁄2-story house has a hipped roof with cross gables; the gable ends are decorated with spindlework cresting. Three brick chimneys with patterned masonry provide ventilation for the house's fireplaces and kitchen stove. The front porch features a spindlework railing and decorative trim along the roof and the entry pediment. ()
Bailey House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Western Illinois Museum, Hainline Theatre Box Office, McDonough County Courthouse, Macomb Public Library.