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Elgin Historic District

Elgin, Illinois • Kane County

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About This Property

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The Elgin Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the city's original development, featuring a rich architectural tapestry that reflects its growth from a small agricultural community to an industrial center. It showcases a diverse range of late 19th and early 20th-century residential, commercial, and public buildings.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
206
Listed Date
5/9/1983
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Property Location

Other Historic Places in Elgin, Illinois:

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Elgin Academy

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Location

350 Park St., Elgin, Illinois

Elgin National Watch Company Observatory

Area of Significance

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Location

312 Watch St., Elgin, Illinois

Elgin Tower Building

Area of Significance

Commerce; Architecture

Location

100 E. Chicago St., Elgin, Illinois

Fire Barn 5

Area of Significance

Politics/Government; Architecture

Location

533 St. Charles Rd., Elgin, Illinois

First Universalist Church

Area of Significance

Architecture

Location

55 Villa St., Elgin, Illinois

Gifford-Davidson House

Area of Significance

Exploration/Settlement; Architecture

Location

363--365 Prairie St., Elgin, Illinois

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