Editing Quincy, Illinois (section)

===Architecture===
[[File:Quincy Wood Office.JPG|thumb|The [[Ernest M. Wood Office and Studio]], an example of [[Prairie style]] architecture.]]
Quincy is home to a diverse and vibrant collection of buildings that have come to be a tourist attraction in and of themselves. South of downtown is the [[South Side German Historic District]], which holds many of the German-influenced structures that early immigrants built. A central site in the district is the ''Dick Brothers Brewery'' Buildings, which were constructed in 1857 and rivaled many larger breweries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.seequincy.com/DickBrosBrewery.html |title=quincy, il &#124; see the unexpected |publisher=Seequincy.com |access-date=March 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104043122/http://seequincy.com/DickBrosBrewery.html |archive-date=January 4, 2014 }}</ref> The lager tunnel system and natural aquifer can still be found underground. Although the brewery survived [[Prohibition in the United States|Prohibition]] by bottling water and other beverages, slow modernization efforts forced the brewery into bankruptcy. However, the buildings remain and are being renovated for public use and commercial space.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.connecttristates.com/news/story.aspx?id=738187#.UsVoFfRDua9 |title=A new life for the old Dick Brothers Brewery : News |publisher=ConnectTriStates.com |access-date=March 5, 2014}}</ref> Other examples of rich German-influence in Quincy can also be seen in the many brick homes within the district.

Francis Hall of Quincy University is another example of German influence in the city's structures.

Other than the South Side, Maine Street and the East End are popular strips where Quincy's rich architectural history is displayed. Once housing some of Quincy's elite, many of the homes in these regions are influenced mainly by [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]] schools. Known residents of this part of town included Richard Newcomb and city founder [[John Wood Mansion|John Wood]]. Today, the Newcomb residence functions as the ''Quincy Museum'' and was once featured on the cover of [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]] as "one of the most architecturally significant corners in the United States."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enjoyillinois.com/history/pkg06spring14.aspx|title=Enjoy Illinois River Country|year=2006|access-date=July 11, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070827095258/http://www.enjoyillinois.com/history/pkg06spring14.aspx|archive-date=August 27, 2007}}</ref> There are many organizations in the town that continue to oversee renovations to structures, such as the Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County, and some residents allow for tours of their 19th Century homes.

There is also a significant Mediterranean influence to Quincy with the [[Villa Kathrine]] and [[B'nai Sholom Temple]]. In 1900, Quincy resident W. George Metz commissioned George Behrensmeyer to design a [[Moroccan architecture|Moroccan]]-style home overlooking the river. It included a harem, courtyard, and reflecting pool. Today, the Villa Kathrine functions as the visitor's center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adamscohistory.org/villa.html|title=Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County|year=2009|access-date=July 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924221246/http://www.adamscohistory.org/villa.html|archive-date=September 24, 2010}}</ref> The Temple B'nai Sholom is another structure that was heavily influenced by the [[Moorish revival]] in the United States.