Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edmund O'Connell House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
1. Edmund O'Connell House Marker
1898
Old House Society
of Bloomington-Normal
Erected by Old House Society of Bloomington-Normal.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 28.828′ N, 88° 58.852′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and Davis Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 E Jefferson Street, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cloverlawn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David Davis III & IV House (about 300 feet away); My Good Friend (about 400 feet away); David Davis Mansion (about 500 feet away); Illinois Central R. R. (approx. 0.2 miles away); James S. Neville House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. Wilcox House
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Regarding Edmund O'Connell House. Excerpt from Documentary Search and Architectural Survey of East Jefferson Street Historic District by Edward T. Safiran and David A. Walitschek (1985):
… Edmund O'Connell, the owner, was a prominent attorney who came to Bloomington in 1873. He is known for practicing law out of the same office in the Griesheim building for fourty-three (sic) years. Along with being an attorney he also served in public office, four terms as an alderman from the first ward and two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives. Contributions of local significance include helping to found the Fairview Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Normal. …
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
2. Edmund O'Connell House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
