National Register of Historic Places

Sentinel Building

Centralia, Marion County, Illinois
Listed
April 14, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001169

About this property

The Sentinel Building is a historic building located at 232 East Broadway in Centralia, Illinois. The building was constructed in 1881 to serve as the headquarters and printing press of the Centralia Sentinel, Centralia's daily newspaper. Renovations in 1922 and 1929 converted the building's design to the Egyptian Revival style; the change reflected the Sentinel's slogan, "Egypt's Greatest Daily", which was chosen since the newspaper served the Little Egypt region. The entrance to the building features yellow reed molding, pharaoh heads on either side, and a cavetto cornice. Terra cotta plaques with Egyptian motifs decorate the building's upper story, and lotus-patterned terra cotta trim adorns its parapet. The building's lobby includes an 11-foot (3.4 m) tall panel depicting a scene from the Temple of Edfu as well as Egyptian-inspired detailing. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1978.

Location

232 E. Broadway
Centralia, Marion County, Illinois
38.52760, -89.13288

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Sentinel Building listed on the National Register?

Sentinel Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Sentinel Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Sentinel Building?

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

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