Tampico in Whiteside County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
115 Main Street
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
1. 115 Main Street Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
ca. 1900
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 1900.
Location. 41° 37.845′ 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: 115 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. 113 Main Street (here, next to this marker); 117 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 111 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 109 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 119 Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 107 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 110 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 106 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampico.
Regarding 115 Main Street. Excerpt from the National
this page online
115 S. Main was built in 1900 by M. R. Lyon. It has been a funeral home since 1903. (Note: 113 & 115 S. Main were built simultaneously and share a common wall).
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. 115 Main Street Marker
Featured marker is on the Garland Funeral Home building.
Unknown via Tampico Area Historical Society (Public Domain), circa 1900
3. Seymour & Lyon's "Twin Stores"
The adjoining storefronts shortly after they were completed. Fred H. Seymour and family members pose in front of his store on the left, while three unidentified men are standing in front of Lyon's store on the right.
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 38 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
