About this property
The Blair Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Belleville, Illinois. The district encompasses a mainly commercial area on the west side of the downtown area; it includes 78 buildings, 57 of which are contributing buildings. The entire district is located within the original plat of the city, which was established following a land donation from George Blair in 1813. The oldest buildings in the district date to circa 1850; development continued from then on into the early twentieth century. Most buildings in the district are two-part brick commercial blocks designed in popular contemporary styles such as the Italianate, Second Empire, Classical Revival, and Romanesque Revival.
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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 15000523. It was listed on August 17, 2015.
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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 Blair Historic District listed on the National Register?
Blair Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Blair Historic District?
Blair Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blair Historic District?
The period of significance for Blair Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1813.
Can I research the history near Blair Historic District?
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