Joliet East Side Historic District, Joliet

Name: Joliet East Side Historic District
Address: Joliet, United States

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The Joliet East Side Historic District is a set of 290 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 290 buildings, 281 contribute to the historical integrity of the area. Joliet was founded in 1831, deemed an ideal place for a settlement to reap the local natural resources. Most importantly, large beds of limestone provided a strong economic incentive to develop the area. Several important structures were constructed with Joliet limestone, including the Old State Capitol and Chicago Water Tower. Joliet incorporated in 1852 and prospered due to its location on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. ()

Coordinates: 41°31'8"N, 88°4'28"W

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Joliet United States

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Joliet East Side Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Silver Cross Field, Harrah's Joliet, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet Area Historical Museum.

0.5 miN
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Silver Cross Field, Joliet
14 min walk • DuPage Medical Group Field, formerly known as Silver Cross Field and Joliet Route 66 Stadium, is a baseball field located in Joliet, Illinois. The stadium was built in 2002 and holds 6,016 people. It is the home of the Joliet Slammers. In December 2010, the Joliet Jackhammers were sold to Steel City Baseball LLC.
0.8 miNW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Harrah's Joliet, Joliet
21 min walk • Harrah's Joliet is a riverboat casino in Joliet, Illinois, outside Chicago, operated by Caesars Entertainment. It has 1,138 slot machines, 204 hotel rooms, and 4 restaurants.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet
16 min walk • The Rialto Square Theatre is a theater in Joliet, Illinois. Opening in 1926, it was originally designed and operated as a vaudeville movie palace, but it now houses mainly musicals, plays, concerts, and standup comedy.
0.8 miNW
History museum, Museum
Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet
20 min walk • The Joliet Area Historical Museum is a historical museum located in Joliet, Illinois. The museum documents the history of Joliet and surrounding Will County.
0.7 miNW
41°31'41"N • 88°4'55"W
Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet
19 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Arcade, Street
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Upper Bluff Historic District, Joliet
35 min walk • The Upper Bluff Historic District is a set of 616 buildings in Joliet, Illinois. Of these 616 buildings, 517 contribute to the historical integrity of the area.
1.5 miNW
Universities and schools
University of St. Francis, Joliet
40 min walk • The University of St. Francis is a private Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Joliet Public Library, Joliet
18 min walk • The Joliet Public Library is the public library system serving the city of Joliet, Illinois. The Joliet Public Library was founded on March 7, 1876 with 750 donated books and Charlotte Akin was the first librarian.

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Which popular attractions are close to Joliet East Side Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet (16 min walk), Joliet Public Library, Joliet (18 min walk), Chicago Street Pinball Arcade, Joliet (19 min walk), Joliet Area Historical Museum, Joliet (20 min walk).

How to get to Joliet East Side Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joliet East Side Historic District:

Train

Joliet (12 min walk)

Bus

Joliet Union Station • Lines: 504, 511, 512 (12 min walk)
Scott & Jefferson • Lines: 832 (14 min walk)