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Historic Homes

Historical homes ready to move in or renovate.

Many neighborhoods in Rock Island feature grand homes dating to the 1850s. These elegant structures were custom-built for and by the community's wealthiest citizens. Even the simplest homes were built of the era's finest quality materials - American lumber, stained glass, solid brass fixtures, and gas and electric lighting fixtures of etched glass. These homes were constructed with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail from the foundation to the rooftop. It's why the neighborhoods that surround downtown are remarkably intact. Many other historical neighborhoods are continuing to undergo extensive renovations. Over the past ten years, much has been done to remove veneers of siding to reveal wonderful details and restore the quality that makes these neighborhoods some of the best historical areas in the Quad Cities.