Old Main
Also known as Livingston C. Lord Administration Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Main
Old Main, at Lincoln Ave. and 7th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 16, 1981. It was among the first 3 of Charleston’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isHistoric building at Eastern Illinois University, US. 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 · 13 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Lincoln Ave. and 7th St., Charleston · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Old MainStart here
- 2
Health Education BuildingArt Deco · 0.2 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Old Main
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Main
Is Old Main on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 16, 1981 (Register number 81000214).
Is Old Main a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old Main?
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 Old Main?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 28891894 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.