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

113-121 West Second Street

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 113-121 West Second Street Marker

Inscription. Construction of this City Hall, with the City Jail in its basement, began in 1906. The east half of the building also housed the Fire Department, complete with sleeping quarters on the second floor and a brass pole for sliding down to the first floor. Horses would pull the equipment until 1913, when the first motor vehicle was purchased. The fountain on the sidewalk was donated to the City by the WTCU during the 1910s.

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 1906.

Location. 41° 50.549′ N, 89° 29.004′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and South Hennepin Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 W 2nd 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. First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 115 South Hennepin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dixon Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 202 West First Street (about 300 feet away); Nachusa House (about

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400 feet away); 212 West First Street (about 400 feet away); 115 West First Street (about 400 feet away); 214 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. 113-121 West Second Street Marker

Original City Hall image. Click for full size.

via Dixon Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places nomination (Public Domain)

3. Original City Hall

The central tower's height was reduced after 1945, leaving a simple parapet rising above the plain parapet wall that tops each of the building's wings.

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 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.