Plainfield in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Masonic Block Building Landmark

Built 1892

— Queen Anne —

Masonic Block Building Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016

1. Masonic Block Building Landmark Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Designed by - John Edward Minott
Built by - Plainfield Lodge No. 536 -
A. F. & A. M.

Erected by Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission, Village of Plainfield, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 41° 36.514′ N, 88° 12.293′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is at the intersection of Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street, on the right when traveling west on Lockport Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24050 Lockport Street, Plainfield IL 60544, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Development of Downtown Plainfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera House Block Building Landmark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plainfield Congregational Meeting House (about 400 feet away); Plymouth Congregational Church

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(about 400 feet away); Overman-Brown-Buss Residence (about 800 feet away); Brownson-Martin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Darr-Gaylord House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.

Regarding Masonic Block Building Landmark. Building contributes to the Downtown Plainfield National Register Historic District.

Also see . . . Downtown Plainfield Historic District National Register Registration. NPGallery: Digital Asset Management System website entry (Submitted on April 23, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Masonic Block and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016

2. Masonic Block and Marker

Masonic Block Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016

3. Masonic Block Detail

Masonic Block Corner Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 7, 2016

4. Masonic Block Corner Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.