McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION LANDMARK

This distinctive house is in the first Federal Revival style which we have plaqued. Local builder, W. Frank Robbin worked on the design with Josephine. This home's striking elements are its truly magnificent white portico with its four square columns, the centrally located Palladian window and unique white glazed local brick Duntile walls. William Lorimer Jr. was son of Senator William J. Lorimer who also served in the House of Representatives for several terms. Lorimer Jr., a Chicago businessman joined his father here in the William Lorimer Lumber Company. It was often referred to as "the White House".