1007 Illinois Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342

1007 Illinois Avenue was built by Emil J. Hess, in 1915. Mr. Hess was a brick maker for many years then later Postmaster in Mendota, Illinois. As soon as you open the front door you are greeted with the pride Mr Hess had for his home, with the "E J HESS" set in the hexagon tiles of the floor. This American Craftsman architecture gives a solid feel to this home, with period details expected with the era of the build. You will love the extra deep front porch! Beautiful oak Crown molding, hardwood floors throughout, with heart pine floors on the staircase and upstairs rooms. Natural oak woodwork with no ornamentation, just the beauty of the grain, smooth, solid oak doors and pocket doors, built-ins, including a large dining room sideboard and china hutches, plate rail, room dividers of square columns and leaded, glassed front door cabinets, French doors for entry to original hexagon tiled heated sun room, large built in linen closet and drawers on 2nd floor,and a working brick … read more …