Circa 1856

Circa 1856. 1027 North Benton. 1830 – This property became part of block 10 of Nathan Boone's survey of the Commons. , 1840 – A subdivision of Boone's block 10 was made by Pierre Palilardie to divide the block into 20 lots to lease to other settlers. Three of Pierre's sons, Antoine, Noel, and Pierre acquired equal size lots (200 ft. X 155 ft.) , 1856 – Tax records of this date indicate the three brothers paid taxes of different rates: Antoine - $200, Noel - $300, and Young Pierre $400. The $400 was the rate for this lot and indicates that this brick ½ house in the Federal style was here at this date or perhaps earlier. (This tax date is the earliest record we have at this time) , 1869 – The Illustrated map of St. Charles shows a house on this lot. , 1880 – Lots #15 and #16 of Boones Block 10 were joined, creating a lot 100' x 300'. , 1895 – Francis Billing purchased the property. , 1906 – Catharine Billing's taxes were $1,300 for the 100' x 300' lot. , 1918 – Peter Billing's taxes were $700 for a lot 43' x 154' lot as it is today. , 1953 – The house and property were purchased by Earl Bricker and his wife Theodosia and in 2005 it is still owned by members of the Bricker family. Earl Bricker joined the St. Charles Fire Company in 1927, the year the city built a new fire station at Sixth and Clark. The city directories list Earl as fire chief in 1941 through till his retirement in 1961. He was honored with the title Fire Marshal till his death in 1970.