Olney Park Apartments
Landmark and historical building · 1002 Parker St
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Larchmound
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A landmark in Olney, with 13 places within a five-minute walk. One of 7 history & landmarks in Olney.
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On the National Register since 1980
Larchmound
Larchmound was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 3, 1980. It is significant for its science at the national level. Its architecture is described as Gothic Revival.
Larchmound is a house in Olney, Illinois, which was the home of ornithologist and botanist Robert Ridgway from 1913 until his death. The house was built in 1866; while its architecture does not entirely fit a specific style, its steep roofs suggest a Gothic influence. Ridgway moved to the home in 1913; the home was his second in the Olney area, as he had previously spent two summers at Bird Haven north of the city. …
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The nearest neighbor is Runyon Oil Tools, 1 min walk away.
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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.