Pittsfield Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Pittsfield Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Washington Ct., Sycamore, Morrison and Griggsville Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 1980. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 115 other Illinois listings. The district takes in 341 historic buildings. The listing covers 214 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
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 · 221 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by Washington Ct., Sycamore, Morrison and Griggsville Sts., Pittsfield · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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John Shastid HouseTimber Frame · 0.1 mi on - 3
Pittsfield East SchoolLombard Romanesque · next door - 4
Zoe TheatreArt Moderne · 0.3 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Pittsfield Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Pittsfield Historic District
Is Pittsfield Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 1980 (Register number 80001404).
Is Pittsfield Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 221 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 28893899 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.