678 South
Title
678 South
Description
This collection presents a historical and pictorial record of neighborhood grocers buildings that remain standing in Elgin , Illinois in 2007 . Most of these structures are currently being used as residences or small businesses . Some of the original structures have already been razed or grossly altered . More will follow . This survey will serve as a record of their status in 2007 . Current use : Residence ; approximate age : ca 1890 ; type : 2 story cross gable . Photo data : top , south + west elevation ; bottom , south + east elevation . History of proprietors and historical notes : 1892 Seaver , Harriet M. ; 1895 Seaver , John . The historic plaque shows the date 1890 .
Subject
Grocery trade Commercial buildings Elgin (Ill.)--History Historic buildings Dwellings
Keywords
Grocery stores
Date Digital
2008-07-25
Date Created
2007
Proper Names-Subject
Hunter , Rebecca ; Seaver , Harriet M. ; Seaver , John
Organization-Subject
Gail Borden Public Library District
Proper Names-Creator
Hunter, Rebecca
Contributing Institution
Gail Borden Public Library District
Type
Image
Format
Photograph
Identifier
678South.jpg
Source
Elgin Illinois survey of neighborhood grocery stores / by Rebecca Hunter ; sponsored by the Elgin Illinois Heritage Commission
City, State
Illinois
Country
United States
Time Period
1890s (1890-1899)
Browse Topic
Architecture
Language
eng
Rights
This material may be protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code) and is intended solely for personal or educational use. Any commercial use without permission is prohibited.
CollectionsID
GBGS01
Collection Name
Elgin Area History
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