Ora Pelton House, Elgin

Name: Ora Pelton House
Address: 214 S State St, Elgin, United States

#11 among attractions in Elgin

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The Ora Pelton House, or the Izzo-Pelton House, is a historic residence in Elgin, Illinois. The Stick-Eastlake residence is the only Victorian house remaining on South State Street, formerly a wealthy area. It was built for Ora Pelton, a physician and surgeon, by local architect Gilbert M. Turnbull. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1889 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'50"N, 88°17'3"W

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214 S State StNear West ElginElgin United States

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Day trips

Ora Pelton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin District, Elgin Public Museum.

~1190 ftE
Gambling, Boat or ferry, Nightlife
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin
6 min walk • The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, United States, located about 40 mi west of Chicago. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.
0.5 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin
14 min walk • The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory is a historic building in Elgin, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It was built in 1910 to serve the Elgin National Watch Company two blocks to the west.
0.6 miN
Church
Elgin District, Elgin
15 min walk • The Elgin District is a geographic area within the Northern Illinois Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is led by a District Superintendent.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Elgin Public Museum, Elgin
36 min walk • The Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology in Lords Park is a natural history museum located in Elgin, Illinois. The museum, now over a hundred years old, is located within the 108-acre Lords Park.
0.6 miN
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
15 min walk • The Elgin Professional Building is a historic high-rise building constructed in 1928 at 164 Division Street in downtown Elgin, Illinois. The building is 8 stories, at 96 feet tall, and functions primarily as an office building, housing the Elgin Art Showcase on the top floor since 2007.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
17 min walk • The Hemmens Cultural Center is a 1,200-seat theatre in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It's also the home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin
20 min walk • The Elgin Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that preserves and presents the history of the Elgin, Illinois area. Located at 360 Park Street in Elgin, Illinois on the Elgin Academy campus. The historic "Old Main" building houses offices, research facilities, the Elgin History Museum, and a gift shop.
1.4 miNE
42°2'27"N • 88°15'38"W
Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Elgin
36 min walk • Park, Playground, Outdoor activities
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
22 min walk • Fire Barn 5 or Fire Station 5 is a historic building in Elgin, Illinois. It was the fifth official fire barn in Elgin, originally housing horses and a fire fighting carriage. Over the years, the carriage was replaced by automobiles.
0.4 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Universalist Church, Elgin
12 min walk • The First Universalist Church in Elgin, Illinois was built in 1892. It was designed by George Hunter to resemble a pocket watch in Richardsonian Romanesque style. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was subsequently included as a contributing property in the Elgin Historic District.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools, Greek Revival architecture
Elgin Academy, Elgin
21 min walk • Elgin Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Elgin Academy is notable for many accomplishments, such as their Scholastic Bowl and WYSE teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ora Pelton House?

Nearby attractions include Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin (6 min walk), Elgin Downtown Commercial District, Elgin (11 min walk), First Universalist Church, Elgin (12 min walk), Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin (14 min walk).

How to get to Ora Pelton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ora Pelton House:

Bus

State & Locust • Lines: 546, 801 (7 min walk)
Locust & Crystal • Lines: 546 (7 min walk)

Train

Elgin (11 min walk)
National Street (11 min walk)