East Grove Street District-Bloomington
National Register of Historic Places

East Grove Street District-Bloomington

Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
Listed
February 26, 1987
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
86003176

About this property

The East Grove Street District is a residential historic district located on the 400 through 700 blocks of East Grove Street in Bloomington, Illinois. The district includes 43 houses and apartment buildings, 25 of which are considered contributing buildings. The houses in the district were built between 1855 and 1915 for many of Bloomington's upper middle class residents. Due to a building boom between 1880 and 1900, the then-popular Queen Anne style is the most prevalent in the district. Other popular architectural styles in the district include Greek Revival homes from the 1850s, Italianate homes built between 1860 and 1880, and Arts and Crafts homes built in the 1900s. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1987.

Location

400--700 E. Grove St.
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
40.47795, -88.98871

Categories

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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 East Grove Street District-Bloomington listed on the National Register?

East Grove Street District-Bloomington was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1987.

What type of historic resource is East Grove Street District-Bloomington?

East Grove Street District-Bloomington is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for East Grove Street District-Bloomington?

The period of significance for East Grove Street District-Bloomington is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.

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