Cunningham Township in Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Smith-Russell House
1920
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
1. The Smith-Russell House Marker
Historic Landmark
Designated 2013
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 40° 6.157′ N, 88° 13.071′ W. Marker is in Urbana, Illinois, in Champaign County. It is in Cunningham Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Indiana Avenue and South Busey Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Indiana Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 W Indiana Ave, Urbana IL 61801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reed-Sutton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Phi Mu Sorority House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hieronymus House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Colvin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); DeWolf Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Preschool Learning (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Royer House (approx. 0.3 miles away); String Project (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Urbana.
Regarding The Smith-Russell House.
James Elmo Smith, a three-term mayor of Urbana, civil engineer, and major local real estate developer, built the house at 801 W. Indiana– Urbana Historical Planning Commission staff report, 2012)Avenue in 1920.…
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Following the Smiths’ occupancy, Fred A. Russell and his wife Myra Parker Russell, owned the house from 1926 to 1966. According to the application, Fred Russell was a professor of economics and business. His mark on the University was not just as a professor, though, as he was also the Director of the University of Illinois Athletic Association and was instrumental in the financing of the building of Memorial Stadium and furnishing the Illini Union.
Also see . . .
1. 801 West Indiana Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801. Archived for-sale listing includes numerous interior and exterior photographs. (Compass Real Estate) (Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. J.E. Smith House (PDF). Application seeking landmark status for the house and city staff review of it. (Urbana Historic Preservation Commission, 2012) (Submitted on June 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
2. The Smith-Russell House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
