About Weber House

The Weber House, a 1938 storybook-style brick home with a red arched front door, turret and clipped hedges in Streator, Illinois

Weber House was built in 1938 as a family home for the, you guessed it, Weber family. It was designed by the Gordon-Van Tine Company, out of Davenport, Iowa.

The design, called the Bristol in the company's 1935 catalog, came as a kit that could be constructed by a local builder and is considered a rare gem by old house enthusiasts.

Architecturally-speaking, the house is in the Storybook style, which is essentially a blending of a variety of more defined styles such as Tudor and Arts & Crafts.

The interior combines a variety of styles from the 15th to the 19th centuries to create a quaint and intimate atmosphere. The house consists of 3 floors and 13 rooms.

Interwoven into all the rooms are stories of the Weber family's past. Including stories of famous friends and celebrities who dined at its tables or stayed in its rooms.

Explore the Interior


Tours daily at 10 am and 2 pm, April–October

Contact us to make special arrangements for other times and dates outside our regular hours of operation.

Admission is $15 per adult, payable at the door with cash or check. November through March: house-only tours daily at 10 am and 2 pm, booked online at least 24 hours ahead. Book a winter house tour.


“My grandchildren enjoyed every step of the tour, and they are not easy to entertain. And your stories meant a great deal to me.
-Nancy L.
Chicago, IL”