Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, known informally as "Gem City", is a river city which occupies 14.6 square miles Illinois. Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Quincy is home to over 40,000 residents and is the county seat of Adams County. Over the past several decades, the city has worked to redevelop Quincy while holding onto its German roots. It has identified several historic districts including the East Side Historic District and the South Side German Historic District; and it has created an extensive park system. Quincy is known for having a large population of dogwoods and has been a member of Tree City USA since 1986.

The first settlers arrived to the area in 1819, in what was originally called "Bluffs", and by 1825 it become known as Quincy. During the 19th century, Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river. By 1870, Quincy surpassed Peoria to become the second largest city in Illinois. A massive railroad bridge across the Mississippi River had been completed, and Quincy was linked by rail to Omaha, Kansas City and other points west. These connections significantly increased its trade and shipping. Today, Quincy is recognized as the economic and regional hub of west-central Illinois. It is a center of commerce, manufacturing, and agricultural production. Among Quincy’s top employers are Titan Wheel (Titan International), Blessing Hospital, and the Quincy Public Schools. Other prominent companies in Quincy include Niemann Foods and Gardner Denver.

Quincy’s lengthy history of manufacturing and historic preservation makes asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers and their loved ones who are exposed to asbestos may be at risk for malignant mesothelioma, a potentially terminal cancer of the lungs. Mesothelioma attorneys may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Quincy and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Quincy where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Quincy, IL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.