503 South State Street

Italianate arachitectural style

The Solon House is one of the finest examples of the Italianate style in Champaign-Urbana.  It was built by William C. Barrett, a real estate developer, who sold the property to Abel Harwood in 1869.  In 1907 the heirs of Abel Harwood sold the property to Francis E. Solon.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 2007 for significance in Architecture (#7000644).  Listed as a Local Landmark on September 1, 1998.  Also known as the Solon House and Harwood-Solon House.