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Hawes, J. H., Elevator
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National Register of Historic Places

Hawes, J. H., Elevator

On the National Register since 199135 years
wooden grain elevatorListed 1991Atlanta
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About Hawes, J. H., Elevator

Hawes, J. H., Elevator, at 2nd St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1991. The Register lists it for its commerce, engineering and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as wooden grain elevator, as it does for 1 other Illinois listings.

What it isUnited States historic place. 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 · 38 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1991 to today

  1. 1991Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  2. 2007J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator in
  3. 2026On the Register for 35 years
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An old view of Hawes, J. H., Elevator

Postcards and photographs from Atlanta’s archive whose captions name it, from 2007. Tap one to see it full screen.

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J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator in2007
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2nd St., Atlanta · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Hawes, J. H., ElevatorStart here
  2. 2Downey BuildingItalianate · 0.1 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BAtlanta Public LibraryNeo-Classical Revival0.5 mi

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Questions about Hawes, J. H., Elevator

Is Hawes, J. H., Elevator on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 17, 1991 (Register number 91000571).

Is Hawes, J. H., Elevator a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Clover Lawn, 20.3 miles away.

Can you visit Hawes, J. H., Elevator?

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 Hawes, J. H., Elevator?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 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 28893489 · Wikidata · old views from Atlanta’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.