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Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store
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National Register of Historic Places

Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store

Also known as Boone's Saloon

On the National Register since 198541 years
Commercial StyleListed 1985Springfield

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store

Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store, at 301 W. Edwards St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 18, 1985. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Commercial Style, as it does for 44 other Illinois listings.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 78 MB · National Archives↗
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301 W. Edwards St., Springfield · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store

Is Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 18, 1985 (Register number 85000607).

Is Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Susan Lawrence Dana House, 0.4 miles away.

Can you visit Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store?

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 Gottschalk, Fred, Grocery Store?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 78 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 28894050 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.