The house was built in 1874 by owner Ambrose Hopkinson, a contractor and bricklayer who immigrated to Illinois from England.

The wraparound porch on the front of the house is supported by chamfered columns and has balustrades on both stories.

The entrance bay projects slightly from the house; the main door is decorated with red glass panels and circular moldings.

[2] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 9, 2001.

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