Joliet East Side Historic District
Joliet East Side Historic District, National historic district in Joliet, Illinois.
The district encompasses 290 buildings, with 281 structures contributing to its historical character through Victorian, Italianate, and Queen Anne architectural designs.
Founded in 1831, the area developed rapidly after 1852 due to its strategic location along the Illinois and Michigan Canal and railroad connections.
The district houses multiple architectural landmarks, including the Fisher Home, Jacob A. Henry House, and Central Presbyterian Church, representing 19th-century design.
The neighborhood maintains designated parking areas and offers scheduled walking tours through its streets lined with preserved residential structures.
Local limestone quarries provided building materials for numerous structures, including important buildings like the Old State Capitol and Chicago Water Tower.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 41.51889,-88.07444
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:34
Stateville Correctional Center
6.9 km
Joliet Correctional Center
3.1 km
Illinois and Michigan Canal
5.7 km
Chicagoland Speedway
5.1 km
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
15 km
Harrah's Joliet
1.2 km
Rialto Square Theatre
991 m
Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus
2.9 km
Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
1.5 km
Argosy Empress Casino
7.4 km
Lockport Lock, Dam and Power House Historic District
5.6 km
Gaylord Building
8.1 km
Brandon Road Lock and Dam
3 km
Standard Oil Gasoline Station
14.8 km
Stone Manor
13 km
Christ Episcopal Church
1.1 km
Joliet YMCA
1.5 km
Downtown Plainfield Historic District
14.7 km
Flanders House
14.9 km
Fitzpatrick House
9.1 km
Upper Bluff Historic District
2.2 km
United States Post Office
1.1 km
Lockport Historic District
8 km
Robert Milne House
8.1 km
Ron George Round Barn
13.7 km
John Heck House
7.5 km
Brandon Road Bridge
3.1 km
BNSF - I&M Canal Bridge
2.4 kmReviews
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