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

123 East First Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 123 East First Street Marker

Inscription. Over its history this impressive building has been the home of the Moose Hall, YMCA, Dixon Public Library, Preston Funeral Parlor, McLane Architects, Lee County Health Department, the American Red Cross, Dixon Water Department, a driver education school, the Machinists Lodge, Fine Arts businesses, and a host of professional offices.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 41° 50.637′ N, 89° 28.896′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of East 1st Street and South Ottawa Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 E 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. 102 South Galena Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 101-103 West First Street (about 400 feet away); Berlin Wall Replica (about 400 feet away); Reagan Peace Park Murals (about 400 feet away); The Wings of Peace and Freedom (about 400 feet away); 105-107 West First Street (about 400 feet away); Historic Crawford Avenue Brick Street

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(about 400 feet away); 115 West First Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Regarding 123 East First Street. This Italianate-style building was constructed as a YMCA in 1895.

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. 123 East First Street Marker

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 45 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.