Now Please do not try to sell the house of the false claim of FLW remodeling the place. Also if you want any more history on Decatur and it's homes. My family also owned the now HISTORICAL Culver Mansion.
The history of the Mansion was this... Built in 1873 by Wm. J Quinlan (another company foundry in Decatur) After he died, Mr Quinlan's widow sold it to AE Staley. Staley remodled it NOT using FLW. When Staley died it was sold to the YMCA and my Grandfather Roy Phillips paid $25,000 for it. In 1953 he sold it to JJ Swartz and they made it into apartments. My grandfather bought it back from them in 1957 and it remained in our family given to Wayne Phillips (father) owinng it until 1978 or 79.
@mdrew10 see my new notes to you. It is all on record. If you really want to know the history of each room just ask me. All the rooms including the apartments.
we are gonna have to exchange photo's ... The second kitchen was Grandma Phillips lived there unti she died there. Looks like a mess was made after the Phillips left. They made them into apartments and every Phillips family member had their weddings start on that stair case.
We cannot tell you how we appreciate your presence in the neighborhood! We are your near neighbors in the big brick on northeast corner of William and Edward; known as Catto House or the Old Decatur Daycare. We have watched with saddened interest the deterioration of your home over the past many years so to see this restoration is heartwarming! Thank you from all of us who value Decaturs architectural heritage!
Thanks so much for the look inside this great old house! I am from Decatur, and have recently taken an interest in the history of the city. Getting a look inside this mansion awesume! Thanks so much!
This Video was done so well sir. I appeciate your accuracy on the History and Mr. A.E. Staley. In addition, the young man in the orange shirt is a SEXY MAN BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now Please do not try to sell the house of the false claim of FLW remodeling the place. Also if you want any more history on Decatur and it's homes. My family also owned the now HISTORICAL Culver Mansion.
USAskygirl 2 months ago
The history of the Mansion was this... Built in 1873 by Wm. J Quinlan (another company foundry in Decatur) After he died, Mr Quinlan's widow sold it to AE Staley. Staley remodled it NOT using FLW. When Staley died it was sold to the YMCA and my Grandfather Roy Phillips paid $25,000 for it. In 1953 he sold it to JJ Swartz and they made it into apartments. My grandfather bought it back from them in 1957 and it remained in our family given to Wayne Phillips (father) owinng it until 1978 or 79.
USAskygirl 2 months ago
It was renovated by Frank Lloyd Wright, read the history books on this home.
mdrew10 2 months ago
@mdrew10 see my new notes to you. It is all on record. If you really want to know the history of each room just ask me. All the rooms including the apartments.
USAskygirl 2 months ago
Just make sure you get the history straight... cbossi123@aol.com
USAskygirl 2 months ago
we are gonna have to exchange photo's ... The second kitchen was Grandma Phillips lived there unti she died there. Looks like a mess was made after the Phillips left. They made them into apartments and every Phillips family member had their weddings start on that stair case.
USAskygirl 2 months ago
This was my mother and father in laws home.. I was married there...to their son Bob
Who screwed the main area ?
skygirlusa1 9 months ago
@skygirlusa1 did your mother teach you good manners... these days.... by golly
mdrew10 9 months ago
I just put granite countertops in your house . in the master kitchen and i got a little tour its a nice house
MrMinisprint29 1 year ago
But its still in Decatur...UGH!
sborn1571 1 year ago
LOL! I like how zach keeps popping up.. Nice house.
sdcyn 1 year ago
We cannot tell you how we appreciate your presence in the neighborhood! We are your near neighbors in the big brick on northeast corner of William and Edward; known as Catto House or the Old Decatur Daycare. We have watched with saddened interest the deterioration of your home over the past many years so to see this restoration is heartwarming! Thank you from all of us who value Decaturs architectural heritage!
55oldenough 1 year ago
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jerichoe 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the look inside this great old house! I am from Decatur, and have recently taken an interest in the history of the city. Getting a look inside this mansion awesume! Thanks so much!
leoinspfld 2 years ago
This Video was done so well sir. I appeciate your accuracy on the History and Mr. A.E. Staley. In addition, the young man in the orange shirt is a SEXY MAN BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ztdrew78 2 years ago