Outdoor Space Built for Millionaires Row
The historic homes along Monticello's State Street and the Allerton estate, developed by the Allerton family beginning in the late 1800s, were built with far more elaborate grounds and outdoor space than a standard Piatt County farmhouse. Monticello became the Piatt County seat in 1841, and that architectural ambition still shows in its older properties' yards.
Decking to Match a Historic-District Property
A deck project on or near Monticello's Millionaires Row often needs to match the scale and formality of an older, larger home's existing grounds, which is a different design conversation than a standard backyard project. That context should shape material and design choices from the start.