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Magnolia Manor is a postbellum manor located in the historic residential section of Cairo, Illinois, that was once known at Millionaire’s Row. This 14-room red brick house features double walls to keep out the city's dampness with their ten-inch airspaces. It was built by Cairo businessman Charles A. Galigher in 1869. He accumulated his fortune by selling flour to the government during the Civil War. Through these business transactions, Galigher became a friend of Ulysses S. Grant during the time Grant had command in Cairo. When Grant retired after two terms as president he was subject of a lavish celebration at Magnolia Manor.

The house was purchased by the Cairo Historical Association in 1952 and is operated as a Victorian period historic house museum. Because the Galigher house was the scene of the Grant visit and reception and because it is an outstanding example of Italianate architecture and typifies a fine Southern Illinois home of the period, it was included in the Il...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...