Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Omar and Ethyl Rawson House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 4, 2025
1. Omar and Ethyl Rawson House Marker
Omar and Ethyl
Rawson House
Craftsman Architectural Style, 1904
Arthur Pillsbury, Architect
Mr. Rawson was the manager of the McGregor Brick Co. and married the owner's daughter, which is why the entire house is made of brick.
Mrs. Rawson lived in the house for 64 years!
Erected by Dimmitt's Grove Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 40° 28.775′ N, 88° 59.162′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Clayton Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 E Washington St, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also 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 Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Formerly Clare House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sain & Gertrude Welty House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Augustus & Jennie Elbe House (about 600 feet away); Lucius T. and Arabella Bruner Wilcox House (about 600 feet away); John & Matilda Heffernan House
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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 5, 2025
2. Omar and Ethyl Rawson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
