South Avenue Commercial Historic District, Springfield

#86 among attractions in Springfield

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South Avenue Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. The district encompasses 10 contributing buildings in a commercial section of Springfield. The district developed between about 1895 and 1949, and it includes representative examples of Italianate and Colonial Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Medical Arts Building and Springfield Life Building/Savoy Hotel/Hotel Seville. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 37°12'23"N, 93°17'30"W

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Downtown SpringfieldSpringfield United States

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South Avenue Commercial Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Discovery Center of Springfield, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre.

0.5 miNE
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
13 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.
~1160 ftNE
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
6 min walk • The Discovery Center of Springfield in Springfield, Missouri, is an interactive, hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through memorable and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM In December 2021, inaugural grand prize winner...
~400 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
2 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.
~1180 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
6 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.
~930 ftSE
Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield
5 min walk • St. Agnes Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Along with the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau, Missouri it is the seat of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.
~1560 ftN
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
8 min walk • Park
~1940 ftNE
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
10 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.
~1050 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Old Calaboose, Springfield
6 min walk • Old Calaboose, also known as Old Springfield City Jail and South Side Calaboose, is a historic jail located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
~770 ftN
37°12'31"N • 93°17'32"W
Park Central Square, Springfield
4 min walk • Park
0.7 miNE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
17 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
~1740 ftN
Interesting neighbourhood
Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, Springfield
9 min walk • Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, also known as the Proctor Motor Co. Indiana Trucks, Inc. and The White Motor Co. is a historic automobile showroom located in Springfield, Missouri, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Avenue Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Springfield Warehouse and Industrial Historic District, Springfield (1 min walk), Walnut Street Commercial Historic District, Springfield (2 min walk), Landers Theatre, Springfield (2 min walk), Park Central Square, Springfield (4 min walk).

How to get to South Avenue Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Avenue Commercial Historic District:

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Transit Center (10 min walk)