The American Football house can now be rented on Airbnb
nme.comAmerican Football house is now available to rent on Airbnb.The midwest emo band’s debut LP from 1999 features the illuminated window of a property in Urbana, Illinois, which has since affectionately become known as ‘The American Football House’.Last year, the band announced that they had purchased the house that features on their iconic self-titled album artwork after learning that the property was to be sold and demolished.
The purchase was made alongside their label Polyvinyl, a number of friends and collaborators and a company called Open House Contemporary.Now, the house has become available to rent on Airbnb.The listing states that the purchase was made to “protect the house from developers and potential demolition,” and also highlights the cultural legacy of the property. “The love and attention bestowed upon this humble three-bedroom dwelling over the years has made The American Football House more special than we ever could have imagined.”“By preserving the 130+-year-old house and opening it up for artists, creative retreats, events, and nightly stays, we hope this indelible space will continue to inspire others for many years to come – right here in the community that gave shape to its unique legacy.”It’s not the first musical landmark to become a holiday home.
Earlier this week it was announced that one of the earliest venues The Beatles played in is now an Airbnb. In May, it was also revealed that Prince‘s Minneapolis house, which featured in Purple Rain, will be available to rent on the platform for a year.Last year, American Football announced they’d purchased the famous property. “Last fall we received word that 704 W High Street in Urbana might be sold soon,” the band wrote on Twitter/X at the time..
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