Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Auditorium Building

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020

1. Auditorium Building Marker

Inscription. Originally a Unitarian Church with unique street level commercial space, the structure was designed by Joliet architect G. Julian Barnes. The Richardsonian Romanesque style structure was built in 1891 with local Joliet Limestone accented with granite ornamental columns and a corner tower.

A public auditorium was also included in the structure allowing for the city's first central meeting place.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 41° 31.618′ N, 88° 4.875′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on East Clinton Street near North Chicago Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 N Chicago St, Joliet IL 60432, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Marx Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Level 3: Charles Reed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rialto Square Theatre (about 300 feet away); Level 4: J.D. Paige (about 300 feet away); Level 1: Louis Joliet (about 300 feet away); Level 2: Jacques Marquette

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(about 300 feet away); Level 5: Frederich Bartleson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020

2. Auditorium Building Marker

Marker is mounted in the middle of the building, facing Clinton Street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.