National Register of Historic Places

Decatur Historic District

Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76000719

About this property

The Decatur Historic District is a residential historic district in the Millikin Heights neighborhood of Decatur, Illinois. The district encompasses the city's historic Near West and Southwest neighborhoods and was formed beginning in the 1850s and continuing through the 1920s. Nearly all of the popular architectural styles from this period are represented in the district. A number of professional architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, designed homes in the district, giving it exceptionally high-quality architecture. The earlier houses mainly have Italianate designs; several Gothic Revival buildings from this period are also included. The Queen Anne and Classical Revival styles were popular in houses built in the late 19th century, though Romanesque and Tudor Revival houses were also designed in this period. The early 20th century brought the district the Colonial Revival style and several independent styles associated with the more prominent architects such as Wright. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

Location

Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
39.84062, -88.96447

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Millikin, James, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Decatur Downtown Historic District
Early Republic
0.5 mi
Transfer House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Wabash Railroad Station and Railway Express Agency
Industrial
1.1 mi
Roosevelt Junior High School
Industrial
1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Decatur Historic District listed on the National Register?

Decatur Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Decatur Historic District?

Decatur Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Decatur Historic District?

The period of significance for Decatur Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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