NRHP Reference # 76000725 Added to NRHP 17 December 1976 | Area 148 ha Architect Frank Lloyd Wright | |
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Location Randolph, High and Moss Sts., E of Western St., Peoria, Illinois Architectural styles Italianate architecture, Prairie School, Second Empire architecture, American Queen Anne style Similar Pettengill‑Morron House, Judge Jacob Gale House, North Side Historic District, Rock Island Depot an, John C Flanagan House M | ||
The West Bluff Historic District is one of three Registered Historic Districts in the Peoria County, Illinois, city of Peoria. The district is mostly residential and is an example of the opulence once enjoyed by the upper class in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Of particular note are two contributing structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: Francis W. Little House at 1505 W. Moss Ave., and the house at 1316 W. Moss Ave. Other NRHP properties also listed as contributing to this district include the Judge Jacob Gale House at 1007 N. North St. and Pettingill-Morron House at 1212 W. Moss Ave. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1976.
Boundaries
The district boundaries are roughly defined by Randolph, Moss and High Streets, an area west of Western Avenue. In addition, some of the adjacent streets are included in the historic district.