Peabody, Francis Stuyvesant, House
Why it's listed
Standing at the corner of Third and Washington streets in Hinsdale, this Queen Anne house was built in 1889, according to tax records found by a local historical society researcher. Its limestone foundation, clapboard walls, three-story tower, hexagonal screened porch and porte-cochère give it a distinctive look. The house grew in stages: major changes around 1897, a south-side extension between about 1909 and 1919, a detached garage in 1940, and a family room, elevator tower and underground garage around 1980. Inside, original features include an oak staircase with carved newel posts, pocket doors and a walnut-mantel fireplace in the parlor. The property is tied to Francis Stuyvesant Peabody, a Chicago coal executive whose Peabody Coal Company supplied fuel to Chicago Edison under long-term contracts negotiated with Samuel Insull. Peabody also ran as the Democratic candidate for Chicago sheriff in 1894. The house remains a private single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination ties the house to Francis Stuyvesant Peabody, a Chicago coal businessman who founded the Peabody Coal Company and worked closely with Samuel Insull and Chicago Edison on coal supply. It also argues the house has architectural value as a Queen Anne residence with later additions.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 00001330, listed November 8, 2000. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 8 E. Third St., Hinsdale |
|---|---|
| County | DuPage County |
| Listed | November 8, 2000 |
| Reference number | 00001330 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Commerce |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling; the form lists its current function as Domestic/Single Dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.79963, -87.92893 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 00001330.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5482530
- This listing as JSON
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