Commercial Street Historic District, Springfield

Name: Commercial Street Historic District
Address: Springfield, United States

#69 among attractions in Springfield

Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture

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Commercial Street Historic District, Springfield

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The Commercial Street Historic District is a national historic district located between Washington Ave. and Grant Ave. in Springfield, Missouri, United States. The district encompasses 57 contributing buildings in Springfield's central business district. The district developed between about 1870 and 1935, and it includes representative examples of Romanesque Revival and Victorian style architecture. Notable buildings include the Thos. Murray Building, Fire Station No. 2, Perkins Hotel, Bank of Springfield, Bakers' Union Hall, Uncle Carl Haden’s Pawn Shop, and Commercial Club. ()

Coordinates: 37°13'47"N, 93°17'23"W

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MidtownSpringfield United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Doling Park History Museum, Pythian Castle, Stone Chapel.

~360 ftNE
View point, Bridge
Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Springfield
2 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.
1.2 miN
37°14'47"N • 93°17'25"W
Doling Park History Museum, Springfield
30 min walk • Park, Sport complex
1.3 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Pythian Castle, Springfield
33 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.
0.8 miS
Church, Academic building
Stone Chapel, Springfield
22 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
Church
Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield
23 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.
1.3 miS
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
34 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
~1400 ftSE
Church
St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield
7 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1888, is an historic church located at 515 East Division Street in Springfield, Missouri. It is listed on the city of Springfield's register of historic sites.
0.9 miSE
37°13'17"N • 93°16'39"W
Silver Springs Park and Pool, Springfield
23 min walk • Park
0.4 miE
37°13'41"N • 93°16'59"W
Washington Park, Springfield
10 min walk • Park
0.9 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Bailey School, Springfield
23 min walk • Bailey School, also known as New Bailey School, is a historic school building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was designed by architect William B. Ittner and built in 1931. It is a two-story, red brick building on a concrete foundation with simple Jacobethan Revival style design elements.
1 miS
Romanesque architecture
U.S. Customhouse and Post Office, Springfield
25 min walk • U.S. Customhouse and Post Office, also known as City Hall, is a historic customs house and post office located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1891, and is a three-story, "L"-shaped, Romanesque Revival style limestone block building. An addition to the building was constructed in 1910–1914.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Commercial Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Springfield (2 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield (7 min walk), Washington Park, Springfield (10 min walk), Mid-Town Historic District, Springfield (14 min walk).