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Decatur Transfer House
A landmark on N Franklin St, in the middle of things: 333 places within a five-minute walk. One of 42 history & landmarks in Decatur.
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On the National Register since 1985
Decatur Downtown Historic District
Decatur Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1985. It is significant for its commerce and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Victorian and Romanesque and Italianate and Gothic Revival and Neo-Classical. The district takes in 50 historic buildings.
The Decatur Downtown Historic District is a historic commercial district located in downtown Decatur, Illinois. The district includes 75 buildings, 61 of which are considered significant or contributing to its historic character. While downtown Decatur was platted in 1829, it did not experience significant commercial development until 1854, when two railroads built lines through the city; all but one of the district…
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333 places within a five-minute walk of Decatur Transfer House.
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Directions →205 N Franklin St
The nearest neighbor is Central Park, 1 min walk away.
Address205 N Franklin St · 62523
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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.