James Millikin Homestead - Decatur, IL Acrylic Print
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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James Millikin Homestead - Decatur, IL acrylic print by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
The James Millikin Homestead in Decatur, Illinois, was the home of James and Anna Millikin, the founders of Millikin University, Millikin Bank,... more
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Artist's Description
The James Millikin Homestead in Decatur, Illinois, was the home of James and Anna Millikin, the founders of Millikin University, Millikin Bank, Millikin Estate Trust, and the Anna B. Millikin Home for Women and Orphans. Constructed 1875-76, it cost the Millikins $18,000 to build, and while it was designed in the Italianate style, it has a Mansard-styled roof, which is more common in the Second Empire style. The Millikin Homestead has been called the "most imposing Victorian remnant" in Decatur.
The Millikins lived in the home for over 30 years and contributed much to the Decatur community. After James died in 1909, Anna continued to live in the house and support James Millikin University, which he founded in 1901, the Decatur Art Class, and the Municipal Art League. After Anna died in 1913, her will stipulated the Homestead should become an art gallery and museum. She named trustees to oversee the project, but they were not patrons of the arts and struggled to make the transitio...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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