The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of U.S. sites, generally more than 50 years old, that deserve special attention and preservation. Each county in Illinois is home to at least one historic district or special site listed. On Feb. 7, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced 30 Illinois properties that were added to the National Register of Historic Places throughout 2018. The properties range from community art centers and high schools to firehouses and churches.
Scroll through to see 10 of the Illinois properties that have been recently added to the list. You can also take a look at last year's additions here and learn more about the National Register application process here.
Best Building, Rock Island County
The Best Building, located in downtown Rock Island, was constructed in 1908 by the architectural firm Clausen & Clausen from Davenport, Iowa. The building represents an early example of a new trend toward large downtown commercial buildings made of reinforced concrete. The first business occupant of the building was Young & McCombs, an early department store. Today, the Best Building stands as the second-tallest building in Rock Island.