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On Broadway, Inc.
Founded: 1995
Continued historic preservation activities
On Broadway is a Main Street Program founded in the mid 1990’s as a grassroots effort to revitalize the Broadway area from Mather to Mason Street and from the Fox River West to Ashland Avenue. Their dedication has led to the rehabilitation and restoration of many historic buildings in the area, along with bringing millions of dollars into the community.
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345 S. Adams Street
Elisha Morrow House/Captain’s Walk Winery
Built: 1857
Style: Greek Revival/Italianite
Adaptive Reuse/Architecturally Significant
Excellent late example of a transitional Greek Revival-Italianate home. Architectural features include two-story-tall paneled corner pilasters, paneled, bracketed frieze band with an entablature above as a cornice, and a balustrade deck surrounding the cupola, which is repeated on the roof of the cupola, designed as a miniature version of the same house. Website >>
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628 S. Monroe Avenue
The Argyle at Astor
Built: 1915
Style: Other Vernacular
Rehabilitation of an historic property
Unique, three story stucco multi-family building constructed by William M. Conway in 1915. The property was carefully restored and converted into condominiums, with repairs to the
stucco, new windows, and a new period carriage house.
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716 S. Madison Street
Union Congregational Church
Built: 1929
Style: Neogothic Revival
Architecturally Significant
Wonderful example of Neogothic Revival architecture. The historic church was recently restored and remains true to its character both inside and out with stained glass windows, cut stone, and carved wood.
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