Springfield Public Square Historic District, Springfield

Name: Springfield Public Square Historic District
Address: Springfield, United States

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Springfield Public Square Historic District

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Springfield Public Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. The district encompasses 27 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in Springfield's central business district. The district developed between about 1890 and 1959, and includes representative examples of commercial architecture. Located in the district are the separately listed Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, Gillioz Theatre, Heer's Department Store, Netter-Ullman Building, and Marx-Hurlburt Building. Other notable resources include the Landers Building, F. W. Woolworth Co. J. J. Newberry Co. S. S. Kresge Co. Springfield Cigar Company, Stancill Drug Store, National Shirt Co, Salvation Army, Public Square, Queen City Bank, Frisco Office Building, and Cantrell Building. ()

Coordinates: 37°12'46"N, 93°17'35"W

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West CentralSpringfield United States

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Springfield Public Square 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 miE
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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
10 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...
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
11 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.
~1410 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
7 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.
~1070 ftSE
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
6 min walk • Park
0.4 miSE
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
12 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.
~1680 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum
Old Calaboose, Springfield
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield
12 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.
~1580 ftS
37°12'31"N • 93°17'32"W
Park Central Square, Springfield
8 min walk • Park
0.6 miE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
16 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
~1810 ftN
Tudor Revival architecture
Bailey School, Springfield
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Springfield Public Square Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Marx-Hurlburt Building, Springfield (5 min walk), Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, Springfield (5 min walk), Founders Park, Springfield (6 min walk), U.S. Customhouse and Post Office, Springfield (6 min walk).

How to get to Springfield Public Square Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Springfield Public Square Historic District:

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Transit Center (9 min walk)