Von KleinSmid Mansion | |
Location | 218 W. Center, Sandwich, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°38′49″N 88°37′13″W / 41.64694°N 88.62028°W |
Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
Built | 1865 |
Architectural style | Italian villa |
NRHP reference No. | 85000979 [1] |
Added to NRHP | May 9, 1985 |
The von KleinSmid Mansion was built for the von KleinSmid family of the DeKalb County city of Sandwich, Illinois, in the mid-nineteenth century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The building is located on Sandwich's West Center Street, and is under private ownership. [2]
It was the childhood home of Rufus B. von KleinSmid, former President and Chancellor of the University of Southern California (1921-1947, 1947-1964). [3] He became known for his work in international relations and encouragement of foreign students at USC, as well as accomplishing a major capital building program. In the early 20th century, while studying criminal psychology, he became a passionate supporter of eugenics. [4]
Von KleinSmid Mansion | |
Location | 218 W. Center, Sandwich, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°38′49″N 88°37′13″W / 41.64694°N 88.62028°W |
Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
Built | 1865 |
Architectural style | Italian villa |
NRHP reference No. | 85000979 [1] |
Added to NRHP | May 9, 1985 |
The von KleinSmid Mansion was built for the von KleinSmid family of the DeKalb County city of Sandwich, Illinois, in the mid-nineteenth century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The building is located on Sandwich's West Center Street, and is under private ownership. [2]
It was the childhood home of Rufus B. von KleinSmid, former President and Chancellor of the University of Southern California (1921-1947, 1947-1964). [3] He became known for his work in international relations and encouragement of foreign students at USC, as well as accomplishing a major capital building program. In the early 20th century, while studying criminal psychology, he became a passionate supporter of eugenics. [4]