National Register of Historic Places

City and Town Hall

Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois
Listed
August 17, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001006

About this property

The City and Town Hall in downtown Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois, United States, operates as the township history museum, holding a number of static displays on local history. Historically it served as the headquarters for city and township government as well as holding the offices of numerous state, local and national entities. The building was erected in 1884 following an 18-year disagreement about the structure's cost between the city of Rochelle and Flagg Township. The two-story Italianate structure features several decorative elements and an 1863 Civil War cannon on its lawn. City and Town Hall has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1992. The structure was designed by Bradley and Son, a Rockford firm, with input from a Rochelle alderman. In 1968 the building was saved from demolition upon the founding of the Flagg Township Historical Society. The building currently houses the historical society's Flagg Township Museum, with artifacts and exhibits about the area's history.

Location

Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois
41.92258, -89.06721

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was City and Town Hall listed on the National Register?

City and Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1992.

What type of historic resource is City and Town Hall?

City and Town Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for City and Town Hall?

The period of significance for City and Town Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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