National Register of Historic Places

Patton Block Building

Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
Listed
November 2, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001727

About this property

The Patton Block Building is a historic commercial building located at 88–90 Public Square in Monmouth, Illinois. Monmouth businessman and politician Robert S. Patton built the building in 1891. The red brick building was designed in the Commercial style. The building was built with stained glass panels in the top portions of its upper story windows; it is the only commercial building in Monmouth to have used stained glass. A number of different businesses have occupied the building, including two movie theaters; the first of these, the La Grande Theatre, opened in 1909 and was one of the first movie theaters in Monmouth. In addition, several fraternal organizations and social clubs have used the building as a meeting space, including the Rebekahs, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Modern Woodmen of America. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 1990. It is also a part of the Monmouth Courthouse Commercial Historic District, which is also listed on the NRHP.

Location

88 and 90 Public Sq.
Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois
40.91296, -90.64921

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Patton Block Building listed on the National Register?

Patton Block Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Patton Block Building?

Patton Block Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Patton Block Building?

The period of significance for Patton Block Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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