Champion House stands at 218 South Charles Street in Belleville, Illinois, within the Old Belleville District. Built in 1854 for Patience Champion, the house remains a strong local example of Italianate residential architecture.
This site documents the house's history, the people who lived here, and the ongoing restoration project that keeps the property in active use. Start with the combined history timeline or step through current photographs in the gallery.
History
Follow the documented story of Champion House from its 1854 construction through later owners, residents, neighborhood context, and modern preservation.
Gallery
Browse current exterior and interior photographs that show the scale, details, and atmosphere of the house today.
The Project
See how the house is being restored, documented, and kept in active use.