The Elgin Block
Listed as “Elgin Block, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Elgin Block
The Elgin Block, at 225-231 Center St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2008. The Register lists it for its commerce and recreation, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 221 other Iowa listings.
What it isBuilding in Iowa, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 79 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Elgin Block
225-231 Center St., Elgin
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of The Elgin Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Elgin Block
Is The Elgin Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 8, 2008 (Register number 08000374).
Is The Elgin Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dousman Hotel, 24.6 miles away.
Can you visit The Elgin Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Elgin Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 79 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75338846 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.