About this property
The Arcade Building is a historic building at 1 Riverside Road in Riverside, Illinois. The building was built in 1871 as Riverside's first commercial building; its first floor housed storefronts, while its upper floors were used as residential and office space. Riverside was developed as a planned community in the late 1860s, and the Arcade Building was part of its original plan; it both provided basic services to the village's early residents and served as a focal point of its downtown. Architect Frederick C. Withers designed the Victorian Gothic building, which features brick arches over its windows, four dormers projecting from the roof, and towers atop the entrance and at each corner. By grouping the village's shops in a single planned building, the Arcade Building was one of the earliest precursors to the concept of a shopping center.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 16000055. It was listed on March 8, 2016.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Arcade Building listed on the National Register?
Arcade Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Arcade Building?
Arcade Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Arcade Building?
The period of significance for Arcade Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
Can I research the history near Arcade Building?
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