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Dr. Charles Compton House

Historic building
In Springfield, Illinois
0.6 mi from Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

This Tudor Revival home, the Dr. Charles Compton House, stands in Springfield's Oak Knolls area, in Springfield, IL, about 1.5 miles off the old road. Built in 1926 for a local surgeon, it was designed by the Springfield firm Helmle and Helmle. It is a private home, so enjoy its storybook front from the street. It joined the National Register in 2017.

What is Dr. Charles Compton House?

The front is a patchwork of textures. The entry has its own small roof and stands next to a stone tower topped with a parapet. On each side of the door a gable juts forward: one is stucco with windows trimmed in brick, the other pairs a brick ground floor with half-timbered stucco above. The slate roof is original, and two brick chimneys rise from it.

History of Dr. Charles Compton House

Dr. Charles Wentworth Compton, a surgeon who also started a local political club called the Wentworth Republicans, had the house built in 1926. Helmle and Helmle designed many homes in Oak Knolls, and this is one of them. It joined the National Register in 2017.

Visiting Dr. Charles Compton House: tips

View it from the sidewalk and respect the owners' privacy. Allow a few minutes for photos. The Alvin S. Keys House and the Howard K. Weber House are each about 0.2 mile away, and Washington Park is about 0.3 mile, making a relaxed loop of historic homes and green space.

Practical info

Address: 1303 South Wiggins Avenue, Springfield, IL 62704
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Dr. Charles Compton House

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Diner & restaurant
Charlie Parker's Diner
Springfield, IL · 1.6 mi from Dr. Charles Compton House
A Springfield diner dating from 1992, handy for a meal while exploring the Illinois capital on Route 66.
Diner & restaurant
Cozy Dog Drive In
Springfield, IL · 2.3 mi from Dr. Charles Compton House
A Springfield drive-in known for its cornmeal-battered Cozy Dogs, Route 66 memorabilia and guest book.