Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
1. Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House Marker
Dr. David & Elizabeth
Moore House
Built c. 1874
Italianate Architectural Style
Dr. Moore practiced medicine for 40 years,
and often treated patients in this house.
He held the office of City Physician.
Erected by Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 40° 28.67′ N, 88° 59.38′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of East Grove Street and South Gridley Street, on the right when traveling east on East Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 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 Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oscar and Sara Mandel House (a few steps from this marker); Lawrence and Mary Jane Weldon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace and Nora McCurdy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward & Ora Gridley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ezra & Barbara Prince House (within shouting distance of this marker); John and Caroline Roush House (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene and Mary Funk House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ruben & Laura Benjamin House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Regarding Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House. Excerpt from East Grove Street Architectural/Historical Survey by Greg Koos (1985):
Dr. D. O. Moore was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1838. He began the study of medicine in 1858, had a period of high adventure and began his medical practice in 1863. His biographer in 1879 provides an insight to, not only Dr. Moore but also the rationale behind his fine house: During 1859-1860 he was engagedin freighting goods and supplies from Omaha, Nebraska to Denver, Colorado; while employed in this way he learned much about Western life and travel on the plains. The hardness and sickness endured by him while there stimulated him to provide himself with a good home, which he now enjoys.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 20212. Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
3. Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House Marker
A partial view of the house's front elevation. The marker is just out of view on the left.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2021
4. Dr. David & Elizabeth Moore House Marker
View looking southeastward across Gridley Street of the house's north and west elevations.
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 376 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
