Old Nichols Library, Naperville

Name: Old Nichols Library
Address: Naperville, United States

#4 among attractions in Naperville

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The Old Nichols Library is a historic building on Washington Street in Naperville, Illinois. The building was designed by Mifflin E. Bell in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The building served as the original public library for Naperville from its construction in 1897 until 1986, when the library operations moved to the new, modern Nichols Library on Jefferson Avenue in Naperville. ()

Coordinates: 41°46'26"N, 88°8'51"W

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Downtown NapervilleNaperville United States

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Old Nichols Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Naper Settlement, Millennium Carillon, Centennial Beach, The DuPage Children's Museum.

0.4 miSW
History museum, Museum
Naper Settlement, Naperville
12 min walk • Naper Settlement, nestled in the heart of Naperville, Illinois, is a cultural gem that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past. This outdoor history museum is a sprawling 12-acre campus that showcases the history of the region through a collection of carefully...
0.5 miSW
Tower
Millennium Carillon, Naperville
14 min walk • The Moser Tower is a structure built in Naperville, Illinois, United States. It was built in 1999 to commemorate the third millennium and 21st century. It is 160 ft tall and has 72 carillon bells. The carillon structure is said to be one of the four largest in the United States.
0.5 miSW
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Centennial Beach, Naperville
14 min walk • Centennial Beach is a public aquatic park located at 500 W. Jackson Avenue in Naperville, Illinois. The Beach is within an abandoned, double quarry alongside the DuPage River.
~1860 ftN
41°46'44"N • 88°8'54"W
The DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville
9 min walk • Children's museum, Museum
~970 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Universities and schools
North Central College, Naperville
5 min walk • North Central College is a private college in Naperville, Illinois. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and has nearly 70 areas of study in undergraduate majors, minors, and programs through 19 academic departments organized in three undergraduate colleges/schools and a masters program.
~1640 ftS
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium, Naperville
8 min walk • Benedetti–Wehrli Stadium is a stadium in Naperville, Illinois. It is primarily used for American football, soccer and track and field and has a seating capacity of 5,500.
~1370 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Naperville Historic District, Naperville
7 min walk • The Naperville Historic District is a set of 613 buildings in Naperville, Illinois. Of these 613 buildings, 544 contribute to the historical integrity of the area. The district represents the town as it was originally platted and a few early additions.
~1260 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Naperville Park District, Naperville
7 min walk • The Naperville Park District is an independent, special taxing district, providing parks and recreation to its residents. The Naperville Park District serves a population of more than 140,000.

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Which popular attractions are close to Old Nichols Library?

Nearby attractions include North Central College, Naperville (5 min walk), Naperville Park District, Naperville (7 min walk), Naperville Historic District, Naperville (7 min walk), The DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville (9 min walk).

How to get to Old Nichols Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Nichols Library:

Bus

Washington & Aurora • Lines: 530 (8 min walk)
Naperville Metra Station • Lines: 530, 676, 677, 678, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 687, 689, 714, 722 (11 min walk)

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Naperville (11 min walk)