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Metropolitan Place
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An arts and entertainment on E Capitol Ave, in the middle of things: 411 places within a five-minute walk. One of 73 arts & culture in Springfield.
★ What stands out · The building’s story
On the National Register since 1982
Virgil Hickox House
Virgil Hickox House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1982. It is significant for its politics at the local level. Its architecture is described as Italianate.
The Virgil Hickox House is a historic house located at 518 East Capitol Avenue in Springfield, Illinois. The house, the only one remaining in downtown Springfield, was built in 1839 for Virgil Hickox and his family. Hickox was a prominent Springfield businessman who helped bring the city its first rail line, an extension of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. In addition, Hickox was a successful attorney and political f…
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Topic Concert VenuePublic Service And Government
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411 places within a five-minute walk of Metropolitan Place.
📜See a landmarkCentre at 5011 min walk🍽️EatNorb Andy's Tabarin1 min walk🍺Have a drinkThe Bus Stop 2171 min walk🎁BrowseFly Fashion Lifestyle1 min walk
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First United Methodist ChurchChurch cathedral
1 min walk🧰The Greater Springfield Chamber Of CommerceChambers of commerce
1 min walk🤝Illinois Municipal League AssociationCharity organization
1 min walk🏦Security BankBank credit union
1 min walk📜Virgil Hickox HouseLandmark and historical building
1 min walk🍽️Seafood World IncRestaurant
1 min walkWhere it is
Directions →501 E Capitol Ave
The nearest neighbor is First United Methodist Church, 1 min walk away.
Address501 E Capitol Ave · 62701-1823
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Phone(217) 622-5655
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Address
501 E Capitol Ave
Hours
Not set
Phone
(217) 622-5655
Website
http://dankorllc.com/
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.