Rippon-Kinsella House

The Rippon-Kinsella House, located at 1317 North Third Street in Springfield, Illinois, is a historic home built around 1871, originally designed in the Italianate style. It features distinctive architectural elements such as bracketed eaves and long arched windows. The house changed ownership several times before being purchased by Richard 'Dick' Kinsella in 1899, who made significant renovations in 1905, adding Classical Revival features like a porch with Doric columns. This house is a notable example of hybrid architectural design, showcasing both Italianate and Classical elements, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, making it a point of interest for tourists and researchers alike.