National Register of Historic Places

Chick House

Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
Listed
February 7, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
97000031

About this property

The Chick House is a former hotel building constructed in 1857 in the city of Rockford, Illinois, United States. The building's construction was financed by three Rockford citizens and it operated as a hotel from its opening until 1951. The hotel was purchased by Thomas Chick in 1888 and he renamed it from the Griggs House to the Chick House. In 2004 the city of Rockford purchased two-thirds of the building and made some modifications to the structure. The building is a mesh between the Greek Revival and Italianate styles and feature simple ornamentation that contrasts with a neighboring building. The Chick House is a Rockford Landmark and was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

119--123 S. Main St.
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
42.27068, -89.09530

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Sources

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When was Chick House listed on the National Register?

Chick House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Chick House?

Chick House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chick House?

The period of significance for Chick House is recorded as the industrial era.

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