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Chambers Room in Great House of Galesburg Mansion
The perfect blend of old and new in this 1857 mansion, the Silas Willard home, just 1/2 mile from downtown. This room is 1 of 4 bedrooms 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 continental breakfast and explore the entire main floor full of secrets, mysteries, and even a vault. The space The CHAMBERS SUITE is one of four bedrooms in the Great House of Galesburg – Silas Willard Mansion. Other rooms available in this house: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/685542861135317822 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/686939638115928352 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/689075352049153707 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/689078079379739234 This large and sophisticated room has a queen-sized bed and a full bathroom with a separate vanity. There is an original marble fireplace with an electric heater, wicked fast free wi-fi, TV with a Fire Stick, mini-fridge, ceiling fan, and extra comfy chairs. Read to the end so you know why to stay here besides a bed. There is a large, private parking lot for you and your guests in front of our solar panels and the house is equipped with an indoor sprinkler system for your safety. There are outdoor Ring Security Cameras on both the front and back exterior doors only. We can communicate with you through these. We are just ½ mile from the Amtrak Station and a one 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. All the normal amenities are provided as well as a fully stocked kitchen if you feel like cooking. 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 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: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/685542861135317822 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/686939638115928352 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/689075352049153707 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/689078079379739234 Guest access The day before arrival, the code to get into the house will be emailed to you through Airbnb. Once inside, It is important to know which room you booked. Your room will have two keys, one key for your room and the other key opens the back deck door off the parking lot (the GUEST DOOR behind the music room.) Please lock these doors when you leave. Also within this email will be information on the internet 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. The laundry/storage room is for employees only unless special arrangements are made. During your stay Airbnb does not allow us to give you our contact info until you book. The good news is The Great House of Galesburg is all over on line. Other things to note There is a long steep original stairway that winds to the second floor bedrooms. We do not recommend children under six due to the hazard of these stairs. We are sorry but homes built in 1857 were not built to be handicapped accessible. Modifications would be very difficult. Rentals include the use of the entire house by overnight guests. We do allow friends and family to visit. Larger groups are consider an events and are allowed but only with pre-arrangements. Please ask about the event fee. Each room has a fireplaces that is non-functional but does have an electric heaters within.
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