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Chemical Laboratory

Urbana, Illinois • Champaign County

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About This Property

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The Chemical Laboratory in Urbana, Illinois, is a monumental Renaissance Revival structure completed in 1901. It features a prominent central rotunda topped by a glass dome, with two flanking wings housing laboratories and lecture halls. The building's imposing scale and classical detailing reflect the burgeoning importance of scientific education.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/19/1986
Other Names
Harker Hall

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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