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Cairo Historic District

Cairo, Illinois • Alexander County

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About This Property

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The Cairo Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the downtown area of Cairo, Illinois. It features a rich collection of late 19th and early 20th-century commercial and civic buildings, showcasing architectural styles prevalent during the city's economic peak as a river port.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
0.3
Listed Date
1/26/1979
Other Names
See Also:magnolia Manor;Old Customhouse

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Transportation; Exploration/Settlement; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

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