The Greek Revival building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970, and in 2007 was named by the Association of Independent Architects one of Illinois' 150 most important architectural structures. The John Wood Mansion features four large Doric columns, which Wood himself turned at a lathe he built for that purpose, four large chimneys and many ornate details inside and out.
The Greek Revival edifice was listed on the National Register of Historic Sites on April 17, 1970, and in 2007 it was designated by the Association of Independent Architects as one of Illinois' most significant architectural landmarks. The John Wood Mansion boasts four substantial Doric columns, which Wood himself crafted at a lathe he constructed for that purpose, four large chimneys and numerous ornate details inside and out.