Barrington Historic District
Barrington Historic District, Historic district in Barrington, Illinois, US.
The district spans 92 acres of residential area bounded by railway tracks, Dundee Avenue, Hillside Street, and Grove Street in southwest Barrington.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, this district emerged after the arrival of settlers in the 1830s and expanded following railway connections in 1854.
The residential buildings showcase architectural styles including American Craftsman, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Neoclassical, and Queen Anne constructed between 1860 and 1930.
The district maintains interpretive signs throughout the area, allowing visitors to learn about individual properties while exploring the neighborhood on foot or bicycle.
The Octagon House stands within the district as one of the few remaining examples of this architectural design in Illinois.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 42.15056,-88.13694
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:33
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