Chilawman
1 post
28-May-2006
1:12 PM
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My family and I went thru Tampico a few days back and we really loved the town! We noticed the house at this address that was up for sale. It looks magnificent and we were wondering if there was any significant history to it or maybe anyone that may have lived there. I navigated thru your site and was very impressed with the history and genuine caring that people seem to have for the town. I found it very interesting! Thank you in advance for any help or info regarding the residnce.
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Denise
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31-May-2006
8:20 AM
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I'm pretty sure you are refering to the A. T. Glassburn house (we call it the "Castle House"). A. T. was the son of Tampico's founding father, J. W. (aka: John Wayne) GLASSBURN. J. W. first built the brick house, just north of it for himself, and then built the "castle house" for his son.
A family history page on this site shows both homes. J. W.’s house looks a little different now, since the porches have been enclosed.
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
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Chilawman
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31-May-2006
10:35 AM
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Thanks so much for the info!! I kind of figured it had something to do with someone important to the history of Tampico. Just wondering if someone from the Glassburn family still owned the home and/or lived in it up until the home was put up for sale last month. Thanks again for your time and research on the "castle house".
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Denise
358 post s
1-Jun-2006
2:03 PM
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I asked our president about the house. Here is her response:
Denise,
Don and Evelyn Taylor have been the current residents, until his death this
past fall. Before that Andersons lived there. I can't remember who all were
there, but Dave & Kathryn Cain lived in part of the house at one time (they
had it divided into 2 apartments)also Charles and Ivean Aldrich lived there
(he was a mayor)and Bill Clay family (he ran Lumber Yard before Kermit
Branson). It had to have been before the 40's when a Glassburn was there.
Don't know if Margaret would know anymore or not, but if I get a chance,
will try to find out.
Joan(Note: Margaret was married to Gordon Glassburn)
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Denise
Family History Coordinator
Tampico Area Historical Society
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Chilawman
3 post s
2-Jun-2006
8:17 AM
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Thank you so much!!!
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Denise
214 post s
17-Apr-2008
6:28 AM
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This house is once again for sale! 206 Main St., Tampico, IL 61283. The last owners have really made some great restorations. Google it to find a realtor listing online. They show several photos of the interior. Awesome house!
It is listed with Mel Foster/Dave Twining.Description Walk back in time in this beautifully updated 5 bedroom Victorian home. Large 3,657 sq. ft. home and 1.14 acre lot. Has hardwood floors throughout, an open staircase with a window seat in front and a rear staircase, 10' ceilings, turret windows and slate roof. Both bathrooms completely redone, family room has gas fireplace, french door in living room leads to a large entryway. Features new 200 amp electric, main and 2nd floor completly rewired, 2 new furnaces and C/A. Full partially finished basement, 3rd floor has floors and walls and could easily be finished. Survey available. Home warranty.Directions
206 S. Main Street, Tampico
Last Edited on 17-Apr-2008 6:35 AM
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