Booth-Grunendike Mansion

500 South 6th Street
Springfield, IL

The Booth-Grunendike Mansion is perhaps the best remaining example of Second Empire residential style architecture in Springfield. The 5000 square foot home includes a grand central pavilion flanked by symmetrical side pavilions. The characteristic mansard roof, arched doors and windows with glass upper panels, and deeply carved wood moldings are typical of Second Empire architecture. The lot at 500 South Sixth Street had a residence as early as 1850 constructed by Edward B. Pease. However, the current structure was likely built around 1870. Pease owned a hardware store on the south side of the Old State Capitol. Amasa Booth owned a successful wagon and carriage business he inherited from his father. He purchased the home in 1881, and Booth's daughter, Mary Gruendike, lived in the house until her death in 1965 at the age of 102.

The Mansion has been designated as a historic landmark by the Springfield Historic Commission. You can read more about the Mansion and the Booth family in the University of Illinois archives here.

Davlin Consulting opened its doors on the third floor of the Booth-Grunendike Mansion in May of 2007.