Gifford–Davidson House, Elgin

Name: Gifford–Davidson House
Address: Elgin, United States

#18 among attractions in Elgin

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The Gifford–Davidson House, also known as Stone Cottage, in Elgin, Illinois was built in 1850 and expanded in 1871. The Gifford–Davidson House is unusual due to its cobblestone construction and Second Empire style details. This design would have been more typical in James Gifford's original home of New York City. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Also, it is a contributing property in the Elgin Historic District, which was listed on the NRHP in 1983. ()

Built: 1871 (153 years ago)Coordinates: 42°2'3"N, 88°16'39"W

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Gifford ParkElgin United States

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Day trips

Gifford–Davidson 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.

~1240 ftSW
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.
~1770 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin
9 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.
~1890 ftNW
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.
1 miNE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
Elgin Public Museum, Elgin
25 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.
0.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture
Elgin Professional Building, Elgin
12 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 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
16 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.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Elgin Area Historical Society, Elgin
12 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 miNE
42°2'27"N • 88°15'38"W
Lords Park Zoo - Elgin, Elgin
25 min walk • Park, Playground, Outdoor activities
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
Fire Barn 5, Elgin
19 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.
~970 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Universalist Church, Elgin
5 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.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools, Greek Revival architecture
Elgin Academy, Elgin
13 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 Gifford–Davidson House?

Nearby attractions include First Universalist Church, Elgin (5 min walk), Elgin Historic District, Elgin (6 min walk), Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin (6 min walk), Elgin National Watch Company Observatory, Elgin (9 min walk).

How to get to Gifford–Davidson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gifford–Davidson House:

Bus

State & Locust • Lines: 546, 801 (11 min walk)
Locust & Crystal • Lines: 546 (13 min walk)

Train

Elgin (12 min walk)
National Street (14 min walk)