Villa Kathrine
A Moorish-style castle on the bluffs of the Mississippi.
Granite Bank Gallery
One of Quincy's architectural gems, this spot is definitely worth a stop. The bank interiors have been preserved, right down to the massive safes. A coffee shop Washington Perk offers beverages, pastries, and sandwiches, and is a great place to hang out and relax free Wifi, too. The gift shops offer mostly overpriced knick-knacks. Fun to browse, but keep your wallet closed.
Quincy Museum
The corner of Maine and 16th streets, where the museum lies, once made the cover of National Geographic as one of the ten most architecturally significant corners in the United States.
All Wars Museum
Quincy has four major historical districts. The Quincy Historic Business District displays a wide variety of architectural styles and shows the wealth of the years 1850-1930 when Quincy was the most important river town in Illinois. Quincyâs East End Historic District contains every formal style of architecture found in the Midwest from 1830-1930. This East End area has a collection of Italianate, Greek Revival, Romanesque, Queen Anne and Prairie designs. Quincyâs South End Historic District was the home of Quincyâs German population. The sturdy homes, some ornate and others very simple, stand as reminders of Quincyâs German heritage. The fourth major historical area is Quincyâs North End, containing a collection of Italianate, Queen Anne and Renaissance Revival designs found in the Midwest from 1858-1930.
Governor John Wood Mansion
A Greek Revival mansion built in 1835.
Dr. Richard Eells House
Take a look at this documented Underground Railroad station.
Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design
Be sure to visit the second floor stained glass gallery. The museum houses a collection of stained glass masterpieces salvaged from area churches.
18th and Maine Streets
Described as one of the top ten architecturally significant intersections in the U.S. by "National Geographic", this spot in one of Quincy's historic districts showcases four distinctive residential architecture styles. A walk through the surrounding neighborhood provides additional examples of late 19th and early 20th century architecture.