About this property
The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois. It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Notable venues include a 13,000-capacity grandstand and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack.
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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 90000720. It was listed on May 13, 1990.
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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 Illinois State Fairgrounds listed on the National Register?
Illinois State Fairgrounds was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Illinois State Fairgrounds?
Illinois State Fairgrounds is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Illinois State Fairgrounds?
The period of significance for Illinois State Fairgrounds is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Illinois State Fairgrounds?
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