George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) George as "The richest man in town". In the pile of donated funds, George finds a copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" inscribed, "Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. P.S. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence." A bell on the Christmas tree rings, and his daughter Zuzu says, "Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!" George agrees and looks up to heaven and says, "Attaboy, Clarence." George realizes that he truly has a wonderful life. Citing generosity as Bailey's most admirable trait, "Time" magazine lists George Bailey among their
William S. Bailey House stove. The front porch features a spindlework railing and decorative trim along the roof and the entry pediment. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 2012. William S. Bailey House The William S. Bailey House is a historic house located at 100 South Campbell Street in Macomb, Illinois. The house was built in 1887 for William S. Bailey, a prominent local businessman who built several of the buildings on Macomb's town square. The house has a Queen Anne style design with Eastlake details; it is one of the best-preserved Queen Anne homes in