Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Varley-Olsen House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

1. Varley-Olsen House Marker

Inscription.
c. 1905
Queen Anne
built by
John & Louisa Varley
Landmark
Village of
Plainfield
Illinois

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 41° 36.63′ N, 88° 12.013′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on South Bartlett Avenue south of Amboy Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14931 S Bartlett Ave, Plainfield IL 60544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wallace Peter Hall Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barr-Hendricksen House (about 400 feet away); The Regular Baptist Church Parsonage (about 400 feet away); Caton-Kelly-Wright House (about 500 feet away); Darr-Gaylord House (about 800 feet away); Plymouth Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Green-Lutter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plainfield Congregational Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.

Regarding Varley-Olsen House. From the Village of Plainfield:

The Varley-Olsen House at 14931 S. (723 N.) Bartlett Avenue was built c. 1905, likely for
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John and Louisa Varley. The Varleys were farmers from Wheatland Township.

The residence is an example of the Queen Anne style in the Village. It has an asymmetrical and irregularly shaped roof, a dominant front facing gable, variations in the wall texture, a cutaway bay window, and a full facade front porch. The residence is part of the East Side Historic District.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

2. Varley-Olsen House Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023

3. The Varley-Olsen House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.