Ashmore Estates
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Ashmore Estates is a historic building outside Ashmore, Illinois, United States. It was built in 1916 as the second almshouse on the property, part of the Coles County Poor Farm. This complex operated until 1959.
Ashmore Estates | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neo-Georgian |
Town or city | Ashmore, Illinois |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 39.5290°N 88.0498°W / 39.5290; -88.0498 |
Construction started | May 17, 1916 |
Completed | September 1, 1916 |
Cost | $20,389 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | L.F.W. Stuebe |
Engineer | J.W. Montgomery |
That year, the building and related grounds were purchased (and named) by Ashmore Estates, Inc. for use as a private care facility for people with mental and other disabilities. Ashmore Estates closed in 1986 because of financial difficulties in a changing health care environment.
The structure was abandoned and vacant until 2006. Under new ownership, it was adapted and operated as a commercial haunted house. Storm damage in 2013 resulted in another change of ownership. Owners since 2014 have performed basic repairs for structural preservation, and intend to feature it as a historic structure and site for paranormal investigation.