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Retiring in vintage style: The Caroline Mark Home in Mount Carroll

The Caroline Mark Home, as pictured in a tinted postcard from shortly after in was built in 1906. The home was established in 1906 on 5 acres of land and took in its first resident in 1908. More than 110 years later, it continues to provide a home for older women who aren't ready for assisted living. Swipe left for photos of the interior and its inhabitants.

The Caroline Mark Home, as pictured in a tinted postcard from shortly after in was built in 1906. The home was established in 1906 on 5 acres of land and took in its first resident in 1908. More than 110 years later, it continues to provide a home for older women who aren't ready for assisted living. Swipe left for photos of the interior and its inhabitants.

The main staircase inside the Caroline Mark Home in Mount Carroll is filled with light from three large windows. Many of the original architectural elements are still visible around the home. Swipe left for more photos. The retirement home has been in use since it first opened in 1908, which was 2 years after it was built. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

The dining room has a large fireplace, antiques, and original woodwork. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

One of the spacious porches at the home. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

Cathy Musser (left) Ruth Barr (right) and Joyce Schubert are residents at the Caroline Mark Home. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

Robin Kelley is the manager of the retirement home. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)

A portrait of Caroline Mark hangs in the upstairs hallway of the Caroline Mark Home. The retirement home has been in use since it first opened in 1908. The building was built in 1906 and retains much of it's original achitectual elements. (Michael Krabbenhoeft)