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

105-107 South Peoria Avenue

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

1. 105-107 South Peoria Avenue Marker

Inscription. Originally the Rosbrook Livery, this building has housed a milliner, an ice cream maker, a baker, a poulterer, a fruit dealer, and the Gambles Store. Rosbrook Hall, a popular social venue, has occupied the upstairs since the 1890s. The long- tenured, respectable James and Sons billiard parlor also did business here.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 41° 50.553′ N, 89° 29.114′ W. Marker is in Dixon, Illinois, in Lee County. It is on South Peoria Avenue south of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S Peoria St, Dixon IL 61021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian

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and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 214 West First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 212 West First Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 202 West First Street (about 400 feet away); 115 South Hennepin (about 400 feet away); First Christian Church (about 400 feet away); 113-121 West Second Street (about 500 feet away); Dixon Public Library (about 600 feet away); 115 West First Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dixon.

Regarding 105-107 South Peoria Avenue. The building was constructed ca. 1900 for Rosbrook and Wasley, a livery operated by Louis Rosbrook and Ulysses Wasley.

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 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023

2. 105-107 South Peoria Avenue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.