Colaw Rooming House

204 NW Vine Street, Atlanta, IL
Phone: 217-671-1219

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In the 1940s this was a rooming house for long-term tenants like teachers at the local school. The place had been empty and abused for around 50 years before being renovated and returned to its 1940s splendor. The house is located just a couple of blocks off Route 66 and is easy to find. After operating as a Bed-n-Breakfast lodging for several years the business closed in the spring of 2023.

Back when it was a rooming house tenants would typically rent one of the three bedrooms and of course share the bathroom with the owners and any other tenants. Of course there is also a living room, dining room and kitchen.

There is a nice little sign out front. To continue on your tour of Atlanta, turn around and head back to cross Arch St. to the Fire Department building to see the mural on the door.

Photo(s): 2016