1837

House Built by Denham

In 1837, the house was built by Butler Denham.  It served as a farm house, surrounded by almost 130

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1850

East Section Added

Over the course of the 1850's, the east section of the house was added.
1899

Eunice Lovejoy Dies

In 1899, Eunice (Denham) Lovejoy died.  Her daughters and one of Owen's sons lived in the home for

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1931

Home Purchased

The home was purchased in 1931 by Jay Spaulding and his daughter, Sue Gross, who did some restoratio

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1951

Building Deteriorates

Between the years of 1951-1966, the home changed owners many times, and was also vacant for a number

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1967

Restoration Committee Formed

Concerned citizens of Princeton formed a Restoration Committee, and the home was saved from the bull

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1970

Grant Obtained

A grant was obtained in 1970 from the state of Illinois for $30,000, for the purpose of restoring th

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1970

Restoration Process Begins

Later in 1970, and up until 1972, the home was restored.  The building was raised 8 feet into the a

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1971

Dedication

The house is formally dedicated in 1971.
1972

House Deeded to Princeton

In 1972, the house is deeded to the city of Princeton.
1973

National Register Recognition

In 1973, the house is placed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
1976

Daughters of the American Revolution

In 1976, the house is recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
1997

National Historic Landmark

The house is formally designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
2001

Underground Railroad Network

In 2001, the homestead was admitted to the Underground Railroad Network to the Freedom Program.