Mid-Town Historic District, Springfield

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Mid-Town Historic District is a national historic district in Springfield, Missouri, United States. It encompasses 455 buildings, 8 structures, and 7 objects in a predominantly residential section of Springfield. It developed between about 1871 and 1952, and includes representative examples of Late Victorian, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman architecture, including the separately listed Bentley House and Stone Chapel. Other notable buildings include those on the Drury College campus, Central Christian Church, St. Johns Episcopal Church, Mary S. Boyd School, and Trinity Lutheran Church. ()

Coordinates: 37°13'22"N, 93°17'6"W

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Mid-Town Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre.

0.8 miS
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
22 min walk • Jordan Valley Ice Park is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The arena is owned and operated by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and serves as a location for community recreation and the home for the Missouri State Ice Bears ice hockey team, and various youth sports programs.
0.6 miNW
View point, Bridge
Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Springfield
15 min walk • Jefferson Avenue Footbridge is a historic footbridge located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Built in 1902, it measures 562-foot long and allows pedestrians to cross 13 sets of railroad tracks.
1.1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
29 min walk • The Landers Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, built in 1909, is the second oldest and largest civic theater operation in Missouri. It has been in continuous use either as a legitimate theatre or a movie theater since it opened. In 1928, the theater became the 35th facility in the world to acquire sound film.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
25 min walk • The Gillioz Theatre is a historic theater located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built by M. E. Gillioz of Monett, Missouri. Mr. Gillioz was in the business of building bridges, and the theater was built with steel and concrete. Wood was only used for handrails, doors, and doorframes.
0.9 miS
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
23 min walk • Park
0.9 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Pythian Castle, Springfield
24 min walk • The Pythian Home of Missouri, also known as Pythian Castle, in Springfield, Missouri, was built in 1913 by the Knights of Pythias and later owned by the U.S. military. German and Italian prisoners-of-war were assigned here during World War II for medical treatment and as laborers.
~1940 ftS
Church, Academic building
Stone Chapel, Springfield
10 min walk • Stone Chapel is a historic chapel located on the southwest edge of the Drury University campus, at the corner of Central and Benton Avenue at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1880 and is the oldest stone structure in Springfield.
0.9 miS
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
24 min walk • The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is a building of arabesque design located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1923 for a cost of $600,000.
0.4 miS
Church
Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield
11 min walk • Benton Avenue AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at 830 N. Benton Avenue in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA. It was built between 1922 and 1926, and is a two-story tile block and brick church.
0.8 miS
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
21 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
0.8 miS
37°12'39"N • 93°16'58"W
Jordan Valley Park, Springfield
22 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mid-Town Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Drury University, Springfield (6 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield (8 min walk), Stone Chapel, Springfield (10 min walk), Washington Park, Springfield (10 min walk).

How to get to Mid-Town Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mid-Town Historic District:

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Transit Center (30 min walk)