West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District, Springfield

#81 among attractions in Springfield

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture

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West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. The district encompasses 14 contributing buildings in a commercial section of Springfield. The district developed between about 1888 and 1951, and includes representative examples of Italianate commercial architecture. Notable buildings include the Diffenderffer Building, the Koenigsbruk and Boehmer Building, and the Grand Hotel / Springfield Seed Co. Building. ()

Coordinates: 37°12'32"N, 93°17'40"W

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Downtown SpringfieldSpringfield United States

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West Walnut Street 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 miE
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
15 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.
~1670 ftE
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
9 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...
~1180 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
6 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.
~1170 ftE
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.
~1280 ftNE
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
7 min walk • Park
0.5 miE
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.
~210 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum
Old Calaboose, Springfield
2 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.
~700 ftE
37°12'31"N • 93°17'32"W
Park Central Square, Springfield
4 min walk • Park
0.7 miE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
~1370 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building, Springfield
7 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.
~490 ftE
Interesting neighbourhood
Heer's Department Store, Springfield
3 min walk • Heer's Department Store, also known as the Greater Heer Store, is a historic Heer's department store building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Old Calaboose, Springfield (2 min walk), Campbell Avenue Historic District, Springfield (2 min walk), South–McDaniel–Patton Commercial Historic District, Springfield (3 min walk), Heer's Department Store, Springfield (3 min walk).

How to get to West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Walnut Street Commercial Historic District:

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Transit Center (5 min walk)