Champion House stands at 218 South Charles Street in Belleville, Illinois, in Old Belleville, one of the city's local historic districts. The surrounding Belleville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, recognizing a residential neighborhood shaped by 19th-century architecture.
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 current and original photographs of the property.
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.
Original Pictures
See listing-era photos preserved as a visual record of Champion House before later restoration work.