Elgin Historic District, Elgin

Name: Elgin Historic District
Address: Elgin, United States

#24 among attractions in Elgin

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Elgin Historic District is a set of 697 buildings in Elgin, Illinois. Of these, 429 contribute to the district's historical integrity. The district is the oldest portion of the city, and contains mostly residences and churches. Other buildings in the district include an art museum, a masonic temple, and the Elgin Academy. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the district also contains three properties that were already individually listed: the academy, the First Universalist Church, and Gifford-Davidson House. ()

Coordinates: 42°2'11"N, 88°16'28"W

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Gifford ParkElgin United States

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Elgin Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Gambling, Boat or ferry, Nightlife
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin
12 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.
0.4 miS
Observatories and planetariums
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin
11 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.
0.4 miW
Church
Elgin District, Elgin
10 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.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Elgin Public Museum, Elgin
20 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.
0.5 miW
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
13 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.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
18 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.
~1810 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin
9 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.
0.8 miNE
42°2'27"N • 88°15'38"W
Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Elgin
20 min walk • Park, Playground, Outdoor activities
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
21 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.
~1520 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Universalist Church, Elgin
8 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.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools, Greek Revival architecture
Elgin Academy, Elgin
10 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 Elgin Historic District?

Nearby attractions include First Universalist Church, Elgin (8 min walk), Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin (9 min walk), Elgin Academy, Elgin (10 min walk), Elgin District, Elgin (10 min walk).

How to get to Elgin Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elgin Historic District:

Bus

State & Locust • Lines: 546, 801 (16 min walk)
Elgin Transportation Center (17 min walk)

Train

Elgin (16 min walk)
National Street (19 min walk)