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The Belleville Historic District is a historic district in Belleville, Illinois. The primarily residential district consists of an irregularly shaped area on the east side of Belleville. 70 buildings are included in the district, all of which are contributing buildings to its historic character. [ 2 ]
“I do this all for Belleville,” an organizer said. “We’re all about community here. It’s a place that’s alternative and anyone is welcome.”
Bird's eye view of Belleville in 1867. George Blair named the city of Belleville in 1814, after the French phrase belle ville, meaning "beautiful city". [4] Because Blair donated an acre of his land for the town square and an additional 25 acres (10 ha) adjoining the square for the new county seat, the legislature transferred the county seat from the village of Cahokia.
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The west facade, following a bend in the river, is almost 1,100 feet (340 m) long and a single floor covers 6 acres (24,000 m 2). At one time the building had its own post office branch and a ground-floor shipping platform that could accommodate 24 railroad freight cars. [5] The Catalog House was designated a Chicago Landmark on May 17, 2000. [7]
Bishop Michael McGovern is planning to move from the bishop’s residence at 925 Centreville Ave. to the rectory of the Cathedral of St. Peter on Harrison Street in downtown Belleville this summer.
West Jr. High School, 840 Royal Heights Rd., Belleville, IL 62226 Belleville Township High School District 201 [ 20 ] Belleville West High School, 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223
Southwestern Illinois College plans to spend $2 million on upgrades to the former Lynx Lodge.