Knuessl Building
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About Knuessl Building
Knuessl Building, at 215--217 W. Main, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1992. It was among the first 3 of Ottawa’s 7 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.
What it isCommercial building in Illinois, US. 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
215--217 W. Main, Ottawa · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ 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 Knuessl Building
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Questions about Knuessl Building
Is Knuessl Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 11, 1992 (Register number 92000486).
Is Knuessl Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Starved Rock, 7.8 miles away.
Can you visit Knuessl Building?
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 Knuessl Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 28893403 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.