Upper Bluff Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Upper Bluff Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Taylor, Center and Campbell Sts. and Raynor Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 5, 1991. It was among the first 10 of Joliet’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 207 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 517 historic buildings. The listing covers 135 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 · 91 MB · National Archives↗Finding Upper Bluff Historic District
Roughly bounded by Taylor, Center and Campbell Sts. and Raynor Ave., Joliet
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Upper Bluff Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Upper Bluff Historic District
Is Upper Bluff Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 5, 1991 (Register number 91000687).
Is Upper Bluff Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Illinois and Michigan Canal, 3.1 miles away.
Can you visit Upper Bluff 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 Upper Bluff Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 91 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 28894317 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.