Gallery

Three views of Champion House: the best of today, photographs along the way, and the original listing images.

Showcase

A best-in-show view of each currently documented room and space at Champion House, selected to show the house as it is today.

Champion House viewed from across the street in Belleville, Illinois — Champion House viewed from across the street, showing the full front facade and entry.

Champion House front entry with columns and original painted woodwork — Front entry detail with columns, trim, and weathered original finish.

Champion House stair hall with radiator, rug, and arched doorway — The stair hall, with tall ceilings, radiators, arched openings, and original scale.

Champion House sitting room with sofa, tall windows, and Christmas tree — A sitting room view that shows the height, light, and everyday use of the house.

Champion House bedroom with red curtains, patterned rug, and tall windows — A bedroom view with tall windows, layered textiles, and strong room proportions.

Champion House bathroom restoration view with tile floor, sinks, and wood ceiling — A restoration view of the bath area, including tile work, fixtures, and exposed historic surfaces.

Champion House music room with drums, piano, and tall windows — The music room, with instruments set against tall windows and wood floors.

Pictures Along the Way

A growing collection of photographs taken during the five years Champion House has been home, including architectural details and restoration work in progress.

Champion House bathroom with clawfoot tub and exposed brick wall — A bath view with exposed brick, tile, and a freestanding tub.

Champion House room with fireplace, plaster walls, and restoration materials — A working restoration room with fireplace, plaster, and layered historic surfaces.

Champion House doorway with worn plaster and exposed trim — A doorway detail showing the texture of the restoration work between rooms.

Champion House bathroom with twin sinks, mirrors, tile floor, and wood ceiling — A wider bath view with mirrors, twin sinks, tile, and wood ceiling.

Champion House porch detail with painted trim and weathered woodwork — Porch trim and painted woodwork, close enough to see the age in the details.

Original Pictures

These are the photographs from the Zillow listing at the time Champion House was purchased, preserved as a visual record before the current chapter of care and restoration.

Original Zillow listing photograph 1 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 1

Original Zillow listing photograph 2 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 2

Original Zillow listing photograph 3 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 3

Original Zillow listing photograph 4 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 4

Original Zillow listing photograph 5 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 5

Original Zillow listing photograph 6 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 6

Original Zillow listing photograph 7 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 7

Original Zillow listing photograph 8 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 8

Original Zillow listing photograph 9 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 9

Original Zillow listing photograph 10 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 10

Original Zillow listing photograph 11 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 11

Original Zillow listing photograph 12 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 12

Original Zillow listing photograph 13 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 13

Original Zillow listing photograph 14 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 14

Original Zillow listing photograph 15 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 15

Original Zillow listing photograph 16 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 16

Original Zillow listing photograph 17 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 17

Original Zillow listing photograph 18 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 18

Original Zillow listing photograph 19 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 19

Original Zillow listing photograph 20 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 20

Original Zillow listing photograph 21 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 21

Original Zillow listing photograph 22 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 22

Original Zillow listing photograph 23 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 23

Original Zillow listing photograph 24 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 24

Original Zillow listing photograph 25 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 25

Original Zillow listing photograph 26 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 26

Original Zillow listing photograph 27 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 27

Original Zillow listing photograph 28 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 28

Original Zillow listing photograph 29 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 29

Original Zillow listing photograph 30 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 30

Original Zillow listing photograph 31 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 31

Original Zillow listing photograph 32 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 32

Original Zillow listing photograph 33 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 33

Original Zillow listing photograph 34 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 34

Original Zillow listing photograph 35 of Champion House before purchase — Original Zillow listing photograph 35