Edwards Place
About Edwards Place
Edwards Place, at 700 N. 4th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 17, 1969. It was among the first 3 of Springfield’s 45 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 isHistoric house 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
700 N. 4th St., Springfield · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Edwards PlaceStart here
- 2
John F. Bretz House and WarehouseQueen Anne · 0.3 mi on - 3
Rippon-Kinsella HouseItalianate · 0.2 mi on
24 more Register listings within a mile
★ 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 Edwards Place
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Edwards Place
Is Edwards Place on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 17, 1969 (Register number 69000058).
Is Edwards Place a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old State Capitol, 0.6 miles away.
Can you visit Edwards Place?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Edwards Place?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 28894000 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.