PUBLIC AUCTION OF HISTORIC GALESBURG PROPERTY AND PERSONAL ITEMS
The following real estate and personal property will be sold on location at 153 E North St. Galesburg, IL 61401, on
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2026 AT 12:00 NOON (REAL ESTATE SELLS FIRST)
REAL ESTATE: This very large historic home sits on a .63-acre lot an. It is known as the “Judge Alfred Craig” house. This spectacular example of early craftsmanship was built in 1856 and was one of the first homes of this stature documented. Ornate crown molding, fireplaces, wall tiles, built in cabinets, open curved staircase, hard wood flooring and trim and much more are still original to the house. Beautiful lighting and window designs, along with the other vintage features would allow this house to be restored to its original beauty. Of course, it needs much work and updating, but the electrical has been updated, the furnace works, the water/plumbing was functional until it was manually shut off recently. There are over 16 rooms on both floors with kitchens, bathrooms, multiple bedrooms, parlors, dining rooms and more. The attic and basement are also full. You must see the property to appreciate the charm of this old house. TERMS: This is an As-Is auction. A non-refundable 5000.00 deposit will be required by the successful bidder on auction day, with the remaining balance to be pd. in full in approx. 30 days. See pictures online at www.folgersauctionservice.com and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK for more.
VEHICLES AND OUTDOOR: 1972 Mercedes Benz 4 door Sedan, 4 cyl., 18.80 horse power, was running when parked—1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe 4 door Sedan, not running—1965 Model C10 Chevy pick-up, rough, not running—vintage JD 210 garden tractor w/chains and blade, not currently running—1940 JC Higgins badged bike—vintage Schwinn Varsity 10 speed road bike—13” Delano hubcaps and 13” chrome plated hubcaps both new in boxes—2 alum. Jon boats—boat trailer–misc. tools and boxes, garage and outdoor items.
VINTAGE FURNITURE AND ANTIQUES: old cast iron Butcher’s paper roller/cutter stand—narrow Hoosier cabinet, marked–ant. spinet desk w/lid—library table—1930 era porcelain table top gas cook stove—retro Hallicrafters Model 818 1950’s console TV, radio, phonograph unit—spindle bed w/posts—Victorian curved oak cabinet—white Hoosier cabinet—ant. wooden drop leaf oak table w/turned legs—ant. wooden music cabinet—nice oak chiffarobe w/mirror—quarter sawn oak sewing cabinet w/White sewing machine—vanity desk w/ornate mirror—short ant. chest of drawers—Art Deco night stand–round parlor table—ant. chairs—nice ant. halltree w/bench seat—misc. furniture—heavy duty gun safe w/comb. lock—vintage wardrobe and other old luggage—1998 red Teletubby NB—Stahlman Farms wooden crate—Artic Aire desk fan—lanterns and lamps—Galesburg Dairy, other bottles—Shell oil can—tins—Johnson Bros china white set—old China cups/saucers—baby dish w/duck—cut and other glass—block pulley—1988 75th Anniversary Camel picture, other old mirrors and pictures—vintage silver tree (missing stand) and color wheel—other vintage Christmas—vintage Silverware set NB—old Lionel caboose, flat car and other cars—kids games—many misc. antiques added by sale day. Most items will not be at the house to view until auction day.
GARY KEITH SAND ESTATE—SELLER
FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. (JIM AND CATHIE GIBBS, OWNERS), MATT SHIPLEY Ph. 309-368-6314 and 309-337-2150 Email:folgersauctionservice@gmail.com Cash, check or credit card accepted. Attorney for seller—Blake Law Office, Galesburg, IL