Tampico in Whiteside County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
117 Main Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
1. 117 Main Street Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
ca. 1877
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 41° 37.84′ N, 89° 47.149′ W. Marker is in Tampico, Illinois, in Whiteside County. Marker is on South Main Street (Illinois Route 172) north of East Booth Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 S Main St, Tampico IL 61283, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 115 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 119 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 113 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 111 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 109 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 122 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 107 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampico.
Regarding 117 Main Street.
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The structures in thi s group are, generally, 2 story, 3 bay width brick buildings with cornices. 117-119 S. Main, the oldest brick buildings in the district, have segmental arch windows and brick cornices. …
117 S. Main was built in 1877 for J. C. Paice, This building, and its companion 119 S. Main, were built following the last major fire in 1876. It housed at various times a variety store and a grocery and meat market. It is currently vacant. The building retains its original cast iron storefront
Also see . . . Tampico Main Street Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1982. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
2. 117 Main Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
