About this property
The Grafton Historic District is a 6-acre (2.4 ha) historic district in Grafton, Illinois. The district includes two blocks of Main Street (Illinois Route 100) and a section of Maple Street connecting to Grafton's historic wharf on the Mississippi River. The section of Main Street is a mostly residential portion of the city's primary residential, commercial, and social corridor. The houses in the district were built from 1836 to 1925 and have a variety of designs. Formal styles represented in the district include Queen Anne and Italianate; vernacular plans such as hall and parlor and side hall are also present.
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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 94000020. It was listed on February 16, 1994.
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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 Grafton Historic District listed on the National Register?
Grafton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Grafton Historic District?
Grafton Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grafton Historic District?
The period of significance for Grafton Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
Can I research the history near Grafton Historic District?
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