12. Button-Hobbs House, 1892-1894

Button-Hobbs House - Brick first story, wood second story, Queen Anne style house
Button built this house between 1892 to 1894 and sold it to Ernest Hobbs, son of Reuben Hobbs and president of the Aurora Cotton Mills. The use of brick on the first floor and shingles above was a popular treatment of Queen Anne style houses.

Address

313-315 N View Street
Aurora, IL 60506