Riverview Historic District
Also known as Swannell House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Riverview Historic District, at Roughly bounded by River and Eagle Sts., Wildwood Ave., and the Kankakee River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 22, 1986. It was among the first 4 of Kankakee’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 152 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 118 historic buildings. The listing covers 78.2 acres. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Illinois. 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 · 139 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by River and Eagle Sts., Wildwood Ave., and the Kankakee River, Kankakee · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Riverview Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Riverview Historic District
Is Riverview Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 22, 1986 (Register number 86001488).
Is Riverview Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Chicago Board of Trade Building, 15.3 miles away.
Can you visit Riverview 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 Riverview Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 139 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 28893245 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.