Cox, George H., House - Bloomington, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Assisted by: Groundspeak Regular Member SecurB
N 40° 28.685 W 088° 59.148
16T E 331675 N 4482715
Historic Queen Anne style home in Bloomington, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM7Z0X
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Big B Bob
Views: 3
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 Cox, George H., House - Bloomington, Illinois - posted by SecurB

The George H. Cox House was built in 1886 for George H. Cox, a bookkeeper and partner in a milling company. The house was constructed by George H. Miller who had constructed many homes in Bloomington. The house was built in a Queen Anne style with a prominent tower and small balconies featured. The house is listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places along with being a contributing building East Grove Street District. The house is well maintained and appears to be in good condition.
Street address:
701 E. Grove St.
Bloomington, Illinois


County / Borough / Parish: McLean

Year listed: 1985

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1875 - 1899

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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