Peterstown House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
Peterstown House, 1934 and today
An old view from Waterloo’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1934TodayPeterstown House facade · Wikimedia Commons. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Peterstown House
Peterstown House, at 275 N. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 16, 1977: the first place in Waterloo to be listed. Only 236 of Illinois’s 1,939 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation and exploration/settlement, at the state level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗1934 to today
- 1934
Peterstown House facade - 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 49 years
An old view of Peterstown House
Postcards and photographs from Waterloo’s archive whose captions name it, from 1934. Tap one to see it full screen.
1934Finding Peterstown House
275 N. Main St., Waterloo
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Peterstown House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Peterstown House
Is Peterstown House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 16, 1977 (Register number 77000489).
Is Peterstown House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Church of the Holy Family, 15.9 miles away.
Can you visit Peterstown House?
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 Peterstown House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 28893747 · Wikidata · old views from Waterloo’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.