East Grove Street District
- Historic district
- In Bloomington, Illinois
- 0.2 mi from Route 66
- National Register of Historic Places
The East Grove Street District protects four blocks of historic homes near Bloomington, IL, numbered 400 through 700 on East Grove Street, about half a mile from the old Route 66 corridor. Its houses and apartment buildings went up between 1855 and 1915 for the city's upper middle class. Queen Anne homes dominate, mixed with earlier and later styles, which makes it a rewarding street for an architecture walk.
What is East Grove Street District?
The district holds 43 homes and apartment buildings, and 25 of them count as contributing to its historic character. A building boom in the last two decades of the 1800s explains why the Queen Anne style, fashionable in those years, is the most common.
Look also for Greek Revival houses from the 1850s, Italianate homes from about 1860 to 1880 and Arts and Crafts houses from the early 1900s. Walking the blocks in order is like flipping through six decades of American house styles.
History of East Grove Street District
Building on the street began in 1855 and continued until 1915. The families who settled here were among Bloomington's better-off residents. The district joined the National Register on February 26, 1987.
Visiting East Grove Street District: tips
These are private homes, so enjoy them from the sidewalk. Allow half an hour for a walk. The Ruben M. Benjamin House is about 0.1 miles away, and White Place Historic District and the John M. Hamilton House are each about 0.2 miles off.
Practical info
- On site & nearby
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