429 W Washington St., Marengo, IL 60152

This is a property with local historical significance | Prescott & Mary Read House | Date Built: 1873 | Builder: A. Titus & S. C. Wernham, Sr. | Style: Italiante brick four square | P. L. Persons married Amanda Read, daughter of Prescott & Mary Read. Persons had the house built on lot 59 of land owned by his wife's father and the house was remodeled in 1896 adding a one story wing on the east side. The home is approximately 2,105 sqft and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Although the home has undergone some improvements over the years (new roof in 2009, 2-100 amp panels with circuit breakers and central air for the 1st floor) it will require some TLC. There is room to add a 2-car garage.