Hold your next event in a charming historic home!
Brought back to its former glory by local artisans, generous donors, and many, many volunteers, the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House is the perfect venue for your small gathering!
Examples of events at the Cobblestone include:
- Baby Shower
- Wedding Shower
- Elgin Arts Happy Hour
- Board Meeting
- Holiday Party
- Neighborhood Group Presentation
You can bring in your own food and beverage. Caterers can use the accessible lift to bring food to the first floor.
Rental Information
The Cobblestone is located at 302 W. Chicago Street on the west side of Elgin. The space holds 40-50 people maximum. There is an accessible lift on the back of the house. There are seven parking spots in the attached parking lot, seven spots on Crystal St., and FREE City lot only half a block away across Highland Ave.
Rental fees include the whole house: basement level, 1st floor and upstairs rooms. Other items included:
- (QTY 5) 2 x 6 foot tables
- (QTY 5) 18" x 6 foot tables
- (QTY 50) chairs
- TV Monitor with HDMI
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1 Large Refrigerator
- Kitchenette with Microwave
- Sink & Counter on Lower Level
The meeting room at the Elgin History Museum is also available for rent to education, charitable, non-profit, and corporate groups.
Rental Fee
$250 for a maximum of 6 hours, which includes set up and clean up. If you are not a member of the Elgin History Museum, an extra $35 will be added.
Security Deposit
A $100 security deposit is required to reserve the House. The check will be returned to you at the end of the event, barring any problems with the building or exhibits.
Visual History of building restoration
