Wayne Village Historic District

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The Wayne Village Historic District is a set of fifty-three buildings in Wayne, Illinois. The earliest settler to Wayne was Solomon Dunham, who arrived in 1835. In 1850, the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad connected to the village, and Dunham realized the opportunity to develop the region. He built an inn and a store by the station. Solomon's son Mark Dunham later collaborated with several other area farmers to construct a complex of stables and open the Fletcher Norman Horse Company. The stables gained a great reputation for breeding Percheron horses. The first church in Wayne was erected in 1871, and by the mid-1870s, several small businesses had opened. By the 1920s, demand for horses had dropped dramatically with the advent of the automobile. The Fletcher Norman Horse Company closed in 1929, ceasing almost all future growth of the suburb. Following incorporation in 1958, Wayne experienced a period of growth, but the older buildings in the village were mostly maintained. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 1978. The registration form for the Wayne Village Historic District indicates that of the fifty-three buildings in the district, thirty-four contribute to its historical identity. The form, however, lists only fifty-two properties. Galena & Chicago Union Railroad Tool House (c. 1850) - The building has been significantly altered and twice moved since its construction. Richard Chipp House (c. 1885) - Moved to its present location before 1890 Daniel Dunham House (c. 1885) - Moved to its present location in 1888–89. Extensively remodeled. Albert D. Trull House (1886) - Covered with modern siding Solomon Dunham House (1852) - Wayne's first house. Substantially altered. 32 W 245 Army Trail Road (c. 1855–59) - Solomon Dunham may have been involved with its construction. 32 W 252 Army Trail Road - Non-contributing gas station Hiram Adams Boot and Shoe Store (c. 1860) - Extendively remodeled as a residence 32 W 236 Army Trail Road (date unknown) - Converted to a residence in early 20th century Joel Hathaway House (1887) - Front elevation remodeled John Dolph House (built before 1874) - Moved to present location in 1920s 32 W 164 Army Trail Road (built before 1874) - Greek Revival house Wayne Congregational Church (1871) - Now affiliated with United Church of Christ and known as Little Home Church by the Wayside. Remodeled twice, parish house added in 1946. Byron Ballard House (c. 1872–74) - Extensively remodeled Carl Sauter House (1928–29) - Inappropriate siding E. T. Hathaway House (built before 1880) - Moved to present site in 1880s. Extensively remodeled "beyond recognition"

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