Spring-Douglas Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Spring-Douglas Historic District, at Roughly Spring St. and Douglas Ave., bet. River Bluff Rd. and Kimball Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 28, 2000. It was among the first 9 of Elgin’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Bungalow/Craftsman, as it does for 6 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 455 historic buildings. The listing covers 93.7 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Illinois, 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 · 126 MB · National Archives↗Finding Spring-Douglas Historic District
Roughly Spring St. and Douglas Ave., bet. River Bluff Rd. and Kimball Ave., Elgin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Spring-Douglas Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Spring-Douglas Historic District
Is Spring-Douglas Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 28, 2000 (Register number 00000410).
Is Spring-Douglas Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, 20.9 miles away.
Can you visit Spring-Douglas Historic District?
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 Spring-Douglas Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 126 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 28893106 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.