Colson House, St. Charles, Illinois (1882)
The Colson House in St. Charles, Illinois, was constructed by John Fabian Colson in 1882. Prior to the completion of this Queen Anne Style home, Colson established Colson's Department Store on west Main Street. The home remained in the Colson family until the 1950s. At that time, the Skar family bought the home. In 1987, the Schultz family bought it and began renovations. For many years, the home served as a bed and breakfast inn called the Charleston Guest House. As of 2007, the American Black Forest Clocks business is located in the house.
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