National Register of Historic Places

McGrath, John, House

Polo, Ogle County, Illinois
Listed
May 1, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000513

About this property

The John McGrath House is a Registered Historic Place in the Ogle County, Illinois city of Polo. It is one of six overall sites and three homes in Polo listed on the Register. The other two homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Polo are the Henry D. Barber House and the Bryant H. and Lucie Barber House. The McGrath House joined the Register in 1996. The wood John McGrath House stands on a limestone foundation and has an asphalt roof. Erected in 1896, the house was constructed by builder C.A. Stone and designed by George W. McBride. The McGrath House is a significant example of Queen Anne style architecture. The John McGrath House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1996, for its significance in the area of architecture. Media related to John McGrath House at Wikimedia Commons

Location

403 W. Mason St.
Polo, Ogle County, Illinois
41.98574, -89.59374

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Polo Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 197
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Nearby Battles

Kellogg's Grove Engagements
1832Early Republic
10 mi
Second Battle of Kellogg's Grove
1832Early Republic
12.9 mi
Battle of Kellogg's Grove — Second Skirmish (June 25, 1832)
1832Early Republic
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When was McGrath, John, House listed on the National Register?

McGrath, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1996.

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McGrath, John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for McGrath, John, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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