Broadway Historic District (Rock Island, Illinois) Explained

Broadway Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Coordinates:41.5022°N -90.5717°W
Architect:Leonard M. Drack; et al.
Added:August 14, 1998
Refnum:98001046

Broadway Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district and neighborhood in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It is roughly bounded by 17th and 23rd street, 5th and 7th avenues, Lincoln Court, and 12th and 13th avenues. Containing more than 550 Victorian homes as well as other buildings, it known for its Great Unveiling program, which encourages the removal of artificial siding from historic houses.[1] [2]

On August 14, 1998, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Contributing properties

Contributing properties in the district include:

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rigov.org/citydepartments/ced/broadwaydistrict.html City of Rock Island - Broadway Historic District
  2. http://www.broadwaydistrict.org/history.htm Broadway Historic District history