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Elgin Historic District
A landmark in Elgin, with 25 places within a five-minute walk. One of 26 history & landmarks in Elgin.
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On the National Register since 1983
Elgin Historic District
Elgin Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1983. It is significant for its architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival and Egyptian Revival and Gothic Revival and Italianate and Second Empire and Queen Anne and Chateauesque and Flemish Renaissance and Richardsonian Romanesque. The district takes in 326 historic buildings.
The Elgin Historic District is a set of 697 buildings in Elgin, Illinois. Of these, 429 contribute to the district's historical integrity. The district is the oldest portion of the city, and contains mostly residences and churches. Other buildings in the district include an art museum, a masonic temple, and the Elgin Academy. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the district also contains thre…
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The nearest neighbor is Elgin Symphony Orchestra, 1 min walk away.
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25 places within a five-minute walk of Elgin Historic District.
🌳Get outsideHistoric District Elgin3 min walk🍽️EatLa Roca Mart4 min walk🎭See some artEast Side Neighborhood Garden4 min walk☕Grab a coffeeCafe Internet Rapid Services7 min walk
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Elgin Symphony OrchestraMusical band orchestras and symphonies
1 min walk🏫Channing Memorial Elementary SchoolElementary school
2 min walk🏫Dream AcademyHigh school
2 min walk🔧M&S Commercial CleaningHome cleaning
2 min walk⛪St. Mary Parish of ElginCatholic church
2 min walk🏫St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate school
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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.