Clinton and Margaret Wing bought this Greek Revival home in 1865 from Orrin Webster, who had built the home twelve years earlier. Wing, originally from Vermont, became involved in local business and government. While living in St. Charles, Wing participated in real estate, the lumber business, was a member of the School Board, and served as mayor from 1877 through 1879. During his term as mayor, Wing helped to bring the Great Western Railroad through St. Charles.

The house remained in the Wing family for many years. In the 1960s, the home was bought and made into small shops. Since then, the Wing house has housed several businesses, the most recent being Town House Books & Cafe.