Waukegan Illinois Lake County John W. Besley Residence 306 W. Grand Real Photo Postcard

This vintage postcard captures a grand residence in the Italianate architectural style, popular in the United States from approximately 1840 to 1885. Key features visible include its low-pitched roof with wide, overhanging eaves supported by decorative brackets, tall and narrow windows, and a prominent front porch adorned with intricate millwork, reflecting the era's taste for ornamentation and substantial homes.