Quincy in Adams County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio

Quincy Landmark

By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

1. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Style: Prairie

Date: 1911-1912

Architect: Ernest M. Wood

Nominated by the Quincy Preservation Commission.
Approved by the Quincy City Council, December 27, 1989
Verne W. Hagstrom, Mayor

Erected by City of Quincy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 55.968′ N, 91° 24.193′ W. Marker is in Quincy, Illinois, in Adams County. Marker is on 8th Street south of Hampshire Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 North 8th Street, Quincy IL 62301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lincoln's Confidante (within shouting distance of this marker); Warm, Sincere Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); The J. H. Brockschmidt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Quincy College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Browning House (about 400 feet away); Original Site of St. Peter Church

Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio and Marker image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

2. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio and Marker

(about 400 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Recuperates (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Also see . . .
1. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio, HABS IL-339. (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Local Landmarks and Historic Districts (Quincy Preservation Commission). (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Ernest M. Wood Bio at Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio National Register Nomination Form. (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
5. One Thirty North Eighth Building National Register Nomination Form. Designed by architect Ernest M. Wood (Submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

3. Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio

Neighboring Ernest M. Wood-designed 130 N. 8th St. image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., September 16, 2020

4. Neighboring Ernest M. Wood-designed 130 N. 8th St.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.