Central Springfield Historic District
About the district
Central Springfield Historic District, at Roughly bounded by 14th, 7th, Jefferson, and Washington Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1978. It was among the first 9 of Springfield’s 45 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning, commerce and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Romanesque Revival, as it does for 33 other Illinois listings. The listing covers 12 acres. Nine more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Springfield, Illinois, USA. 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 · 106 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly bounded by 14th, 7th, Jefferson, and Washington Sts., Springfield · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
17 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Romanesque Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque Revival.
Memories of Central Springfield Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Central Springfield Historic District
Is Central Springfield Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1978 (Register number 78001187).
Is Central Springfield Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old State Capitol, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Central Springfield Historic District?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Central Springfield Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 106 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 28894046 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.