National Register of Historic Places

Van Epps, William H., House

Dixon, Lee County, Illinois
Listed
February 11, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002581

About this property

The William H. Van Epps House is a historic house in Dixon, Illinois. It is an example of Italianate architecture. and was constructed around 1855. The Van Epps House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The William H. Van Epps House was constructed for William H. Van Epps c. 1855. Van Epps was an early settler, prominent in politics, agriculture, and business who arrived in Dixon in 1854 and stayed until he died in 1877. Presently, the building is occupied by an architectural firm. The Van Epps House is an example of Italianate architecture, one of several in Dixon. The rectangular house with projecting octagonal bays has seen some alterations both interior and exterior, though the front facade is largely unchanged. Around 1900 a rear addition was added and in 1926 the building was converted from a single-family dwelling to four apartments. The Van Epps House is an outstanding example of Italianate architecture. It was cited in the 1970s Illinois Historic Sites Survey as significant for that architecture. The house's location, on the Lee County Courthouse Square, helps contribute to the historical character of the neighborhood through its high visibility and unique architectural features. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. William H. Van Epps House, Property Information Report, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, accessed May 16, 2008.

Location

212 S. Ottawa Ave.
Dixon, Lee County, Illinois
41.84211, -89.48110

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ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Van Epps, William H., House listed on the National Register?

Van Epps, William H., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 1982.

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Van Epps, William H., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Van Epps, William H., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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