Lincoln Building


  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

Copper Top

Lincoln Building in Downtown Champaign is a 1916 brick building with a copper cornice and terra cotta trim. It is a locally significant example of the Commercial Style of architecture. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1915/08/00 English Brothers Contractor Construction begins on the Lincoln Building in Downtown Champaign, Illinois.
1916/00/00 Harry Roberts Temple Architect The Lincoln Building opens in Champaign, Illinois.
1916/00/00 English Brothers Work English Brothers open an office in the Lincoln Building
1916/00/00 Harry Roberts Temple Work Harry R Temple opens an office in the Lincoln Building

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Particulars for Lincoln Building:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Area of Significance Business
Architectural Style Chicago School, Chicago Commercial
Architectural Style Commercial Style
Architectural Style Neoclassical
Owner Private
Historic Use Professional
Historic Use Specialty Store



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 96000854
Resource Type:
Owner: Private
Architect: Temple,Harry Roberts; English Brothers
Architectural Style: Classical revival, Chicago
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Significant Year: 1916
Historic Function: Commerce, Trade
Historic Sub-Function: Specialty store, Business, Professional
Current Function: Commerce, Trade
Current Sub-Function: Professional Business

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