Welcome to Champion House
Champion House is a historic home located in downtown Belleville, Illinois, constructed in 1854 by wealthy widow Patience Champion.
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It lies within the “Old Belleville District”, designated on the national Register of Historic Places.
Champion House was constructed in the Italianate style popular in the 19th century.
It has two stories with 12 foot ceilings throughout, boasts a Front entry with original hand painted wood grain in tact.
History
Champion House is located in the neighborhood of the Gustave Koerner House, where Abraham Lincoln spent a lot of time. In 1852, Lincon paid a visit to the Governor’s wife in the home behind Champion House on Abend Street.
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The Project
The Champion House project started in Fall 2021, first with a few infrastructure repairs – Two High pressure Air Conditioners had to be retrofitted to get cold air going, just in time for winter.
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Blog
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