First Universalist Church, Elgin

Name: First Universalist Church
Address: Elgin, United States

#12 among attractions in Elgin

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 42°2'10"N, 88°16'48"W

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Gifford ParkElgin United States

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Day trips

First Universalist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wing Park Golf Course, Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin District.

1.5 miNW
Golf
Wing Park Golf Course, Elgin
38 min walk • Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin, Illinois is the "oldest and best preserved nine-hole municipal golf course in Illinois." The course was constructed during a golf course boom in the Chicago area during first few years of the 1900s.
~1750 ftS
Gambling, Boat or ferry, Nightlife
Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin
9 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 miSE
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.
~950 ftNW
Church
Elgin District, Elgin
5 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 miNE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Elgin Public Museum, Elgin
26 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.
~1360 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
7 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.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
11 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.
~1840 ftN
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.
1 miE
42°2'27"N • 88°15'38"W
Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Elgin
27 min walk • Park, Playground, Outdoor activities
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
24 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 miN
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 First Universalist Church?

Nearby attractions include Elgin District, Elgin (5 min walk), Elgin Downtown Commercial District, Elgin (5 min walk), Elgin Professional Building, Elgin (7 min walk), Elgin Historic District, Elgin (8 min walk).

How to get to First Universalist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to First Universalist Church:

Train

Elgin (9 min walk)
National Street (18 min walk)

Bus

State & Locust • Lines: 546, 801 (9 min walk)
Elgin Transportation Center (9 min walk)