National Register of Historic Places
Principia College Historic District
Principia College Historic District is a historic place in Elsah, Jersey County, Illinois, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1993, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93001605.
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Principia College Historic District
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About this place
What is Principia College Historic District?
The Principia College Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District encompassing the central portion of the campus of Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. The campus master plan, as well as eleven of its buildings, are important late designs of architect Bernard Maybeck, best known for his influential architecture in the American West. The Principia was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993, and was also placed on the National Register of Historic Places that same year.
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Listing details
- Name
- Principia College Historic District
- City
- Elsah
- County
- Jersey County
- State
- Illinois
- Listed on the National Register
- April 19, 1993
- NRIS reference number
- 93001605
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.95165, -90.35011
When was Principia College Historic District listed on the National Register?
Principia College Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1993.
Where is Principia College Historic District located?
Principia College Historic District is located in Elsah, Jersey County, Illinois at approximately 38.95165, -90.35011. See the map above.
Is Principia College Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Principia College Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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