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Atkinson Hall
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National Register of Historic Places

Atkinson Hall

Also known as American Legion Hall, Shearer Post #350

On the National Register since 200323 years
Romanesque RevivalListed 2003Geneseo

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Atkinson Hall

Atkinson Hall, at 108 W. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 28, 2003. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque Revival, as it does for 33 other Illinois listings.

What it isBuilding 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 · 23 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

108 W. Main St., Geneseo · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Atkinson HallStart here
  2. 2South Side SchoolBuilding · 0.3 mi on
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Romanesque Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque Revival.

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Questions about Atkinson Hall

Is Atkinson Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 28, 2003 (Register number 03001203).

Is Atkinson Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lonestar, 14.2 miles away.

Can you visit Atkinson Hall?

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 Atkinson Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 28892974 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.