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Executive Room in The Great House, Galesburg, IL
The perfect blend of old and new in this 1857 mansion, the Silas Willard home, just 1/2 mile from downtown. This king suite is 1 of 4 rooms with a full bath, most all amenities, and a majestic view between two pillars onto our historic district of homes. It's whispered this home was involved with the Underground Railroad, Abraham Lincoln, and the startup of what is now Knox College. Enjoy a 24-hr breakfast, PJ bar, and explore the entire main floor full of secrets, mysteries, and even a vault. The space The EXECUTIVE SUITE is in the Great House of Galesburg – Silas Willard’s mansion. The perfect blend of old and new, this room is an oversized, beautifully appointed space with a king-sized bed, tub/shower with a view out the window, and a separate vanity and toilet area. Additionally, there is a marble fireplace with an electric heater, dresser, wardrobe, wicked fast free wi-fi, large TV with a Fire Stick, mini-fridge, extra chairs to stretch out on, and a desk to complete your work. There is a large, private parking lot for you and your guests. We are just ½ mile from the Amtrak Station and a one (1) mile walk through our beautiful downtown to Knox Campus. All rooms include a 24-hour free continental breakfast, as well as a pajama coffee bar with snacks right outside your bedroom door. A fully stocked kitchen is available if you feel like cooking. All the normal amenities are provided. This majestic room has a view through two of the four pillars that looks down the street onto the stately historic district of homes. There are Ring Security Cameras on both the front and back doors only. We can communicate with you through these. We also have an indoor sprinkler system and our own solar panels that provide the electricity for the house. Silas Willard was an abolitionist and mainly responsible for bringing the railroad to Galesburg, thus causing this small community to become a fast-growing town. It is believed that this house was part of the Underground Railroad and it is rumored that Abraham Lincoln made a visit. He was involved in developing what is now Knox College. Silas supported the idea that all people deserve to be educated. His wife was the first female to attend the college and graduate. With this in mind, the downstairs is yours to explore and to find the hidden secrets that a 165+ year-old home has. With original windows, this home is in pristine condition with lots of architecture, antiques, and books that focus on Lincoln, trains, and the history of Galesburg. Enjoy the living/music rooms, side parlor, library, dining room, vault, and expansive back deck and front porch sitting areas. This level is yours to explore so “own it” and allow your imagination to take you back in time. Other rooms available for rent in this house: Whole House of the Great House of Galesburg Craftsman Suite in the Great House of Galesburg Chamber’s Suite in the Great House of Galesburg Innkeeper’s Suite in the Great House of Galesburg Guest access The morning of arrival, the code to get into the house will be emailed to you through Airbnb. Once inside, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW THE NAME OF YOUR ROOM. Your room will have two keys, one key for your room and the other key opens the back GUEST DOOR behind the music room. Please lock these doors when you are not using them. Also within this email will be information on the WI-FI and other important information and house rules. The basement access is only available on request. It is a normal basement you would expect to see in a 1857 house with uneven floors - enter at your own risk. The laundry/storage room is for employees only unless special arrangements are made. During your stay Information on entering the house will be emailed to you the day of arrival. We most likely will not be there to let you in. All information on entry and the house will be in your emails. Other things to note There is a long stairway that winds towards the top. Heavy luggage will be difficult to take up. If needed, you may request a box to separate your luggage making the trip up easier. We do not allow children under six (6) due to the hazard of these stairs. In addition, the house is chuck full of antiques, china, and breakable stuff that will be expensive to replace. We are sorry but homes built in 1857 were not built to be handicapped accessible. Modifications would be very difficult. Fee includes use of the house by overnight guests with small gatherings. Events (10 or more) are allowed but only with pre-arrangements. Please ask about the event fee. All the fireplaces are non-functional and have heaters in them.
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