1889 Ora Pelton House With Unique Woodwork And Victorian Charm In Elgin
The Ora Pelton House, also known as the Izzo-Pelton House, is located at 214 S. State Street in Elgin, Illinois.
This Victorian 3-storey house was built in 1889 for Dr. Ora A. Pelton, a respected physician and surgeon.
It is the only house still standing on what was once a wealthy street along the Fox River.
The Ora Pelton House was designed by local architect Gilbert M. Turnbull.
It boasts the Stick-Eastlake style, a subset of Queen Anne architecture.
The house features intricate woodwork, characteristic of the Eastlake Movement, with detailed porch columns and a charming second-floor balcony.
The house has had only two owners since its construction: the Pelton family, who lived there until 1955, and the Izzo family, who own it to this day.
In 1982, the house was recognized for its architectural significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Victorian house offers spacious living with 8 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and 3 fireplaces.
The Main Floor
Inside, the house boasts a rich variety of woods, each room featuring a different type.
The foyer has an oak staircase and a Czech chandelier.
The parlor’s interlocking parquet hardwood floor
The parlors are finished with birch.
The dining room is finished with sycamore wood.
The office is finished with bird’s-eye maple wood
The kitchen is finished with yellow-leaf pine wood
The bedrooms are decored with gumwood.
The Second Floor
Staircase leading to 3rd floor
The Third Floor
The second floor has
Exterior
In 1890, a carriage house was added in the backyard and it still stands today.
- Address: 214 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
- Listed by: Naomi Campbell 847-370-5065,
Kristine Speed 224-398-4441
Price: $650,000