National Register of Historic Places

Shiloh House

Zion, Lake County, Illinois
Listed
May 11, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000488

About this property

Shiloh House is a historic house at 1300 Shiloh Boulevard in Zion, Illinois. John Alexander Dowie, the founder of Zion, built the house in 1902–03; he lived there until his death in 1907. Architect Paul Burkhardt of Chicago, who worked on many of Zion's early buildings, designed the home. Burkhardt's design incorporated the Queen Anne and Swiss chalet styles. After Dowie's death, the house passed through several owners, including the Great Lakes Bible Institute; the school used the house for twelve years before moving to Missouri in 1945. The Zion Historical Society bought the house and renovated it for a new headquarters in 1967. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1977.

Location

1300 Shiloh Blvd.
Zion, Lake County, Illinois
42.45058, -87.82729

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When was Shiloh House listed on the National Register?

Shiloh House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Shiloh House?

Shiloh House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shiloh House?

The period of significance for Shiloh House is recorded as the industrial era.

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