Cunningham Township in Urbana in Champaign County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lindley House
1895
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
1. Lindley House Marker
Historic Landmark
Designated 2000
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 6.65′ N, 88° 12.699′ W. Marker is in Urbana, Illinois, in Champaign County. It is in Cunningham Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Green Street and South Birch Street, on the right when traveling west on West Green Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 W Green St, 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. Unitarian Universalist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Richards-Latowsky House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ezekiel Boyden Home (about 600 feet away); Lincoln & Photography (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Eli Halberstadt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nat H. Cohen Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Busey's Hall/Princess Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tiernan's Block / Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Urbana.
Regarding Lindley House.
Dr. Austin M. Lindley and Mrs. Minnie Hubbard Lindley constructed the Lindley House. The Lindleys and Hubbards were prominent families in Urbana. Mrs.Lindley's father was an alderman and among the first Urbana citizens. In addition, the architect of the Lindley House, Mr. Rudolf Zeres Gill, also served as Urbana City Engineer and City Treasurer from 1896 to 1898.
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The first floor served as commercial space for use such as a grocery store. The building was originally constructed in 1895. It retains its original features consistent with the Queen Anne architectural style. A local newspaper described the Lindley House as “a modern residence in every particular” and it was a preeminent example of “modern design”. The main home and carriage house are exemplary of the Queen Anne architectural style. The house includes varied window type, a full-width porch with detailed decorative elements, and a gable roof among its features.
Also see . . . Lindley House Nomination. Application seeking local historic landmark status for the house. (City of Urbana) (Submitted on June 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 28, 2023
2. Lindley House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
