Dixon in Lee County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

101-103 West First Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 101-103 West First Street Marker

Inscription. William J. McAlpine built this, Dixon's first “skyscraper”, for occupancy by Dixon National Bank in 1914. During the Depression, Board Member Charles Walgreen personally guaranteed all deposits with no loan foreclosures. In 1992 Dixon National was sold by the Lovett Family to Amcore, which was later acquired by Midland States.

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 1914.

Location. 41° 50.619′ N, 89° 28.971′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West 1st Street and South Galena Avenue (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling west on West 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W 1st St, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 105-107 West First Street (a few steps from this marker); 102 South Galena Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Reagan Peace Park Murals (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berlin Wall Replica (about 400 feet away); 123 East First Street

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(about 400 feet away); The Wings of Peace and Freedom (about 400 feet away); 202 West First Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Also see . . . Dixon Downtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this building. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. 101-103 West First Street Marker

Postcard – Dixon National Bank image. Click for full size.

via Dixon Historic Preservation Commission (Public Domain)

3. Postcard – Dixon National Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.