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Post House
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A landmark on State St. The nearest other place is 1 min walk away. One of 29 history & landmarks in Alton.
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On the National Register since 1980
Post House
Post House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1980. It is significant for its industry, commerce, politics and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival.
The Post House is a historic house located at 1516 State St. in Alton, Illinois, United States. William Post, a steamboat captain who later became mayor of Alton, built the house in 1837–38. The brick and limestone house is designed in the Greek Revival style. The house's front facade features four Doric columns topped by an entablature and a pedimented gable end. The front porch of the house wraps around both sides…
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The nearest neighbor is West Elementary School, 1 min walk away.
Address1516 State St · 62002
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6 places within a five-minute walk of Post House.
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West Elementary SchoolElementary school
1 min walk🏟️Alton Public StadiumStadium arena
2 min walk🏫Public School StadiumPublic school
2 min walk🤝Catholic Children's HomeCommunity services non profits
3 min walk🤝Ursuline Infirmary and Convent TReligious organization
3 min walk🛒State Corner MarketGrocery store
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.