The District
A community nonprofit on Hampshire St, in the middle of things: 311 places within a five-minute walk. One of 74 community groups in Quincy.















On the National Register since 1983

Downtown Quincy Historic District
Downtown Quincy Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 7, 1983. It is significant for its commerce and architecture at the state level. Its architecture is described as Art Deco and Renaissance Revival and Byzantine and Italian Renaissance and Romanesque Revival and Richardsonian Romanesque and Commercial and Second Empire and Sullivanesque and Early Gothic Revival and Italianate and Federal and Vernacular Commercial and High Victorian and Jacobethan and Chateauesq. The district takes in 96 historic buildings.
The Downtown Quincy Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Quincy, Illinois, containing numerous buildings showcasing some of the city's late 19th century and early 20th century architecture. In the 1800s, Quincy was a popular destination for travelers making their way west via rail service. The Mississippi River was also a major economic benefit for the community, furthering the city's importa…
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311 places within a five-minute walk of The District.
501 Hampshire St
The nearest neighbor is Lincoln-Douglas Debate Interpretive Center, 1 min walk away.
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