Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Horace and Nora McCurdy House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
1. Horace and Nora McCurdy House Marker
Horace and Nora
McCurdy House
Italianate Architectural Style, 1877
Richter and Harris, Architects
Horace McCurdy owned a hardware business
at 110 W. Front St.
Built as a single-family residence, it was split into
two in the 1920s for his son, Guy.
Erected by Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 40° 28.681′ N, 88° 59.344′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on East Grove Street near South McLean Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414-416 E Grove St, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ezra & Barbara Prince House (a few steps from this marker); Edward & Ora Gridley House (a few steps from this marker); John and Caroline Roush House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence and Mary Jane Weldon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar and Sara Mandel House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene and Mary Funk House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ruben & Laura Benjamin House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Regarding Horace and Nora McCurdy House. Excerpt from East Grove Street Architectural/Historical Survey by Greg Koos (1985):
Horace McCurdy (b. 1823 - d. 1923) was a successful hardware dealer who acquired this lot known as the Nichol's property in 1877. He traded a house and lot on West Locust Street in Bloomington for it. Miss Laura McCurdy (b. __ - d. 1954), Horace's daughter, was a well-known art collector in this area.She was instrumental in establishing the first art gallery in Bloomington, The Russell, which was located in Withers' Public Library. She travelled widely in her collecting efforts and donated work to the Russell Gallery including etchings by Whistler and Ingres.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 20212. Horace and Nora McCurdy House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
