National Register of Historic Places

von KleinSmid Mansion

Sandwich, De Kalb County, Illinois
Listed
May 8, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000979

About this property

The von KleinSmid Mansion was built for the von KleinSmid family of the DeKalb County city of Sandwich, Illinois, in the mid-nineteenth century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The building is located on Sandwich's West Center Street, and is under private ownership. It was the childhood home of Rufus B. von KleinSmid, former President and Chancellor of the University of Southern California (1921–1947, 1947–1964). He became known for his work in international relations and encouragement of foreign students at USC, as well as accomplishing a major capital building program. In the early 20th century, while studying criminal psychology, he became a passionate supporter of eugenics.

Location

218 W. Center
Sandwich, De Kalb County, Illinois
41.64517, -88.62496

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was von KleinSmid Mansion listed on the National Register?

von KleinSmid Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1985.

What type of historic resource is von KleinSmid Mansion?

von KleinSmid Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for von KleinSmid Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.

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