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House Built in 1856

 
 
House Built in 1856 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, August 18, 2024
1. House Built in 1856 Marker
Inscription.
House
built in 1856
still visible at
back of building
530 Duane

 
Erected by Glen Ellyn Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
 
Location. 41° 52.53′ N, 88° 3.959′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Duane Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Duane St, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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 Culture and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Duane Street School (here, next to this marker); Prince Castle Ice Cream Shop (a few steps from this marker); Glen Ellyn Horse Trough (a few steps from this marker); “Marmo” Red Maple (within shouting distance of this marker); The Glen Sanitary Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Homestead of Henry Benjamin (within shouting distance of this marker); Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railroad Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Homestead of Amelda and Jabez Dodge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.
 
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House Built in 1856 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, August 18, 2024
2. House Built in 1856 Marker
The original house on the back of the building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Scott M Milkovich, August 18, 2024
3. The original house on the back of the building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Scott M Milkovich of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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