A gem in Sterling, IL

Every once in a while, I get to do a job on a really special piece of property. It’s these kinds of jobs that really make my job fascinating. Last week, I had the opportunity to inspect 601 W 3rd St in Sterling, IL, The McPherran House. It is being restored to its former glory by Hibbard Builders. The restoration is nearly complete, and the historic home is now the headquarters for Hibbard Builders and McCloud & Associates Architecture.

The McPherran House is a pre-civil war residence built by a local judge. Scott Hibbard showed me around the house and told me a few of its stories. One that was interesting was a local newspaper interview of Judge McPherran during the time of the Lincoln/Douglas debates. When asked by the paper if he would vote for Lincoln, he responded “No. I think he will get us into a war.” At least he got the prediction right.

I wish I could show you some of the interior shots, but those are subject to the restrictions of the appraisal.