Historic Wilbern Standard Oil Property with Acreage, Buildings, Building Site & Endless Potential
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Recreational Land, Commercial Land
- Road Frontage
- Township Road
- Road Surface
- Pavement
- Outbuildings
- Barn
Land Details
- Pasture
- Timber
- Hay
- Open
Approximate Distances
| 3 mi | to Washburn |
| 11 mi | to Lacon |
| 12 mi | to Metamora |
| 16 mi | to Toluca |
| 34 mi | to Peru |
| 48 mi | to Bloomington |
Utilities
| Electric: | Onsite |
| Sewer: | Onsite |
| Water: | Onsite |
Housing
Home
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Waterfowl
- Grain Storage
Description
Step into a piece of living history with this one-of-a-kind rural property, once home to the original Standard Oil pumping station. Situated in Wilbern alongside Crow Creek and the BNSF railway, this distinctive property is rich with character and industrial heritage. The property features several remarkable historic structures including several ornate buildings, most notably a towering smokestack, cooling ponds, and the iconic large oil storage tank—that has since been thoughtfully repurposed for grain storage and could be converted to other dry storage. While some of the infrastructure has seen better days, some have the potential for storage, shop areas, and possible livestock opportunities.
Set against a scenic country backdrop, the acreage includes just over 5 acres of established alfalfa mixed hay along with an older two-story farmhouse ready for your renovation. With road frontage wrapped around much of the property, this area would also make an excellent location to start over with your vision and building plan and would be ideal for pasture and livestock opportunities as well.
Whether you're searching for a unique building site, an unforgettable photographer’s setting, or an opportunity to creatively repurpose a historic property, this remarkable offering invites vision and imagination. From weathered architecture to the enduring remnants of a bygone era, every corner of this property tells a story and rarely does a property with this level of history, versatility, and visual appeal come available. Reach out to Whitetail Properties Land Specialist Brent Reneau today if you are interested in additional information or ready to schedule your showing. Additional 33+/- acres available including a cabin-Contact listing agent for additional details.
Details
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Historic property that was once the Standard Oil Pumping Station
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Ideal for historians, photographers or unique venue
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Older 2 story home that could be renovated or used as future building location
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Many older historic buildings used for shop and storage
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Old tank has been repurposed for grain storage that could be converted to other dry storage
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Approximately 5.25+/- acres of mixed hay ground
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Good amount of road frontage
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Abundant amount of wildlife that cross the property
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Coordinates
40.9479, -89.3234
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