Quincy

The Mississippi River defines the setting of Quincy — its broad channel and Illinois bluffs have long shaped the city’s riverfront, trade and outlook toward the American West. Founded in 1825, Quincy developed as an important Mississippi port and still holds an extensive collection of nineteenth-century houses and civic buildings. The 1858 Lincoln–Douglas debate held here connects the city to one of the defining political contests before the Civil War. Villa Kathrine, a 1900 home inspired by Moroccan architecture, brings an unexpected landmark to the riverfront. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Quincy and western Illinois.

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