About this property
The Spring Valley House–Sulfur Springs Hotel is a historic former hotel located along Dee Bennett Road in rural Utica Township, LaSalle County, Illinois. Built circa 1849, the hotel is unusually large for a rural hotel of the area. The brick and limestone building, which features Greek Revival elements and vernacular stonework, is four stories tall and 63 by 42 feet (19 by 13 m) in area.
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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 87002055. It was listed on November 20, 1987.
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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 Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel listed on the National Register?
Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel?
Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel?
The period of significance for Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1849.
Can I research the history near Spring Valley House-Sulfur Springs Hotel?
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