Carbondale in Jackson County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Station #3
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020
1. Station #3 Marker
The Newell House Hotel at 101 South Washington, (see photo, ca. 1920), was constructed in 1872 for $73,000. The three-story brick structure reflected the Italianate style. The building's original elaborate faηade remains intact beneath the existing metal faηade in the 1960s.
Erected by Rotary Club of Carbondale.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 37° 43.619′ N, 89° 12.946′ W. Marker is in Carbondale, Illinois, in Jackson County. It can be reached from South Washington Street south of East Main Street (Illinois Route 13). Marker is on the grounds of Veteran Memorial Plaza. East Main Street/Route 13 are one way, going west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8701 S Washington
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt and in Shawnee Hills. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Station #2 (a few steps from this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); Iraq Wars (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station #4 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carbondale.
More about this marker. This is the third of nine markers around Carbondale Town Square, as
Photographed by Jason Voigt, November 26, 2020
2. Station #3 Marker
Marker is located at Veteran Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
