Salemnus D. Seamans, a New York native, was a lumber merchant who also held stock and executive positions with numerous banks, a utility company, a watch factory, and a corset factory. The house was built by contractor Ferris J. Minium in the Prairie style with Craftsman influence. It features uncoursed and roughly cut Darlington sandstone on the first floor, and stucco on the second floor with wood trim. A large stained glass window is featured on the south elevation.

Address

50 S Fourth Street
Aurora, IL 60505