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John H. Scheuber House — 225 Broadway

The John H. Scheuber House is a 2 story ashler-cut Joliet limestone Greek Revival style residence built on a limestone foundation. The circa 1855 structure was the residence of Joel Matteson, the tenth Governor of Illinois. The structure is distinguished by a single left of center entrance door flanked by sidelights. A set of evenly spaced 6 over 6 double hung sash are located on the first and second story level of the front facade. The house has an end-gable roof with a multi-light fan window inset in the gable.

The structure is a Local Landmark. The first known residents were John J. Scheuber, a physician, and his wife Marie Philomena Scheuber, in 1895. People bearing the name Scheuber lived in this house until 1937.

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