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  2. Altgeld's castles - Wikipedia

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    Altgeld Hall, UIUC in Urbana, Illinois "Altgeld's castles" are buildings in the Gothic Revival style at five Illinois public universities, all built at the initiative or inspiration of Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld [1] During his term as governor (1893-1897), Altgeld expressed certain opinions on how buildings should be erected in the state of Illinois.

  3. National Register of Historic Places listings in Illinois

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    100 N. Center St. Clinton: 2: C. H. Moore House ... North of Athens on Illinois Route 2 Athens: 3: Petersburg Historic District ... Voorhies Castle. June 20, 1979 ...

  4. Athens, Illinois - Wikipedia

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    IL 29 leads south 14 miles (23 km) to Springfield, the state capital, and north 18 miles (29 km) to Mason City, while IL 123 leads east 8 miles (13 km) to Williamsville and northwest to Petersburg. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Athens has an area of 1.68 square miles (4.4 km 2), all land. [2]

  5. List of the oldest buildings in Illinois - Wikipedia

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    Lexington, Illinois: 1829 Residence One of the oldest buildings in McLean County, Illinois Beecher Hall: Jacksonville, Illinois: 1829-1830 College Building Oldest college building in Illinois and the first built in the state Mermaid House Hotel: Lebanon, Illinois: 1830 Hotel Built by Lyman Adams. Visited by Charles Dickens in 1842.

  6. John W. Cook Hall - Wikipedia

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    John W. Cook Hall, or Cook Hall, is a building that resembles a castle on the Quad of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.Cook Hall, named for the university's fourth president, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the winter of 1986.

  7. Former Chicago Historical Society Building - Wikipedia

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    On December 31, 2012, after six months of remodeling, the club was re-launched as "Castle Chicago". With a three million dollar remodel replacing decor, lighting, and sound systems, the multi-venue Castle contains three nightclubs, a restaurant, a lounge and a craft cocktail bar, as well as private party facilities.

  8. Henry B. Clarke House - Wikipedia

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    Originally built on 20.08 acres (8.13 ha) of land near Michigan Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets, it is currently located at 1827 S. Indiana, near its original location. [ 4 ] [ 7 ] Clarke's decision to build south of the River made him the first wealthy Chicagoan to build there. [ 3 ]

  9. Old Main (Eastern Illinois University) - Wikipedia

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    The Old Main, also known as the Livingston C. Lord Administration Building, is the oldest building at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. Construction on the building began in 1896 and was completed in 1899. Architect George H. Miller designed the building, which has a medieval style resembling a castle.