Villa Kathrine, Quincy

Name: Villa Kathrine
Address: 532 Gardner Expy, Quincy, 62301-4829, United States
Telephone: +1 217-224-3688

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The Villa Kathrine is a Moroccan-style home located on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois. The unique home, sometimes branded as a castle, was built in 1900 by architect George Behrensmeyer for wealthy Quincy native W. George Metz. Metz had a fondness for Mediterranean architecture, and used the Villa Kathrine as his home when he was not venturing the world. Metz eventually sold the castle in 1912, and the site fell into disrepair and neglect before the non-profit Friends of the Castle sought to restore the Villa in 1978. Work on restoring the castle was completed in 1998, and appropriate site furnishings have been donated and obtained by staff throughout the years to further enhance the castle's Moroccan roots. Currently, the site functions as the official tourist information center to the City of Quincy and tours are granted of the site on an appointment basis. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 39°55'33"N, 91°24'48"W

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532 Gardner ExpyQuincy 62301-4829 United States

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+1 217-224-3688

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Villa Kathrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John Wood Mansion, Bayview Bridge, Woodland Cemetery, Quincy Museum.

0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
John Wood Mansion, Quincy
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0.6 miN
Bridge
Bayview Bridge, Quincy
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0.5 miS
Cemetery, Gothic Revival architecture
Woodland Cemetery, Quincy
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1.3 miE
39°55'56"N • 91°23'23"W
Quincy Museum, Quincy
34 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miNW
Bridge
Quincy Memorial Bridge, Quincy
12 min walk • The Quincy Memorial Bridge is a truss bridge over the Mississippi River in Quincy, Illinois. It brings eastbound U.S. Highway 24 into the city of Quincy from Missouri. It was built in 1930, initially as a toll bridge, and remains structurally sound. Building of the bridge began in 1928 by the Kelly-Atkinson Company.
~1150 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Convention center
Oakley-Lindsay Center, Quincy
6 min walk • The Oakley-Lindsay Center is the regional convention center for Quincy, Illinois and the tri-state region. It opened in 1995 at a cost of $8 million. It serves as the convention hub of the Quincy micropolitan area and fills the market in-between St. Louis and Iowa City.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Quincy Historic District, Quincy
14 min walk • The Downtown Quincy Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Quincy, Illinois, containing numerous buildings showcasing some of the city's late 19th century and early 20th century architecture.
1.3 miE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Richard F. Newcomb House, Quincy
34 min walk • The Richard F. Newcomb House is a historic house located at 1601 Maine Street in Quincy, Illinois. The house was built in 1890-91 for Richard F. Newcomb, the founder of the Quincy Paper Company; the company eventually became a national strawboard-producing firm. Local architects Harvey Chatten and Ernest M.
0.9 miNE
Synagogue
B'nai Sholom Temple, Quincy
25 min walk • B’nai Sholom Temple is a synagogue in Quincy, Illinois. It was built in 1870 in the Moorish Revival style. The original, 80 foot high, twin minaret-style towers were damaged by a tornado in 1947 and not replaced. The B’nai Sholom Congregation in Quincy dates from 1852.
1.4 miNW
Bridge
Quincy Rail Bridge, Quincy
37 min walk • The Quincy Rail Bridge is a truss bridge that carries a rail line across the Mississippi River between West Quincy, Missouri, and Quincy, Illinois, USA.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture
State Savings Loan and Trust, Quincy
13 min walk • State Savings Loan and Trust is a historic bank building located at 428 Maine Street in Quincy, Illinois. The bank was built in 1892 for brothers Lorenzo and Charles H. Bull, who were prominent Quincy businessmen and community leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Villa Kathrine open?

Villa Kathrine is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Kathrine?

Nearby attractions include Oakley-Lindsay Center, Quincy (6 min walk), Quincy Memorial Bridge, Quincy (12 min walk), State Savings Loan and Trust, Quincy (13 min walk), Woodland Cemetery, Quincy (13 min walk).