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Hauptgebaude
A school on S Prospect Ave, in the middle of things: 67 places within a five-minute walk. One of 82 schools & childcare in Elmhurst.
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On the National Register since 1976
Hauptgebaude
Hauptgebaude was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 1976. It is significant for its education, architecture and religion at the state level. Its architecture is described as German Gothic.
Hauptgebaude, (German: [ˈhaʊ̯ptɡəˌbɔɪ̯də] ; lit.Tooltip literal translation 'main building') also known as Old Main, was the predecessor to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, Illinois. The three-story building was constructed in 1878 as a gymnasium style of school, reflecting the German heritage of the local residents. The new building allowed the school to increase its enrollment to 103 students in its first year. Cl…
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67 places within a five-minute walk of Hauptgebaude.
📚Find a bookElmhurst College Book Cellar1 min walk🎭See some artFrick Center1 min walk🌳Get outsideIrion Hall1 min walk🍽️EatChartwells Elmhurst3 min walk
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Old MainCollege university
1 min walk🏋️Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4thGym
1 min walk🏦BMO Harris Bank ATMBank credit union
1 min walk🔧Car key Locksmith ElmhurstKey and locksmith
1 min walk🎓Lambda Chi Alpha - Pi-Zeta Zeta (Elmhurst College)Community services non profits
1 min walk🤝Alpha Tau Omega at ElmhurstCommunity services non profits
1 min walkWhere it is
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The nearest neighbor is Old Main, 1 min walk away.
Address190 S Prospect Ave · 60126-3271
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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.