National Register of Historic Places

White Building

Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
Listed
June 16, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000612

About this property

The White Building, also known as the Heberling Building, is located in the city of Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Located along Bloomington's East Douglas Street, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in June 1994 and represents one of the better examples of Commercial style architecture still extant in the city. It was built by Bloomington resident Samuel R. White in 1894–1895 to house his furniture sales company. By 1903 the Heberling Brothers pharmacy and their associated businesses occupied most of the building and the White company had moved its facilities to a nearby location. The White Building is a five-story red brick building which is elaborately windowed and has a three-story connected extension to its west which probably predates it.

Location

215--223 E. Douglas St.
Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois
40.48276, -88.99121

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was White Building listed on the National Register?

White Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1994.

What type of historic resource is White Building?

White Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for White Building?

The period of significance for White Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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