612 West Green Street

Queen Anne style

Nathan Clifford Ricker built this relatively modest home in 1892 and lived there until his death in 1924.  Ricker was the first graduate of a school of architecture in the United States and was instrumental in the establishment and development of the University of Illinois’ architecture program.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 2000 for significance in Education and Architecture (#00000682).  Also listed as a Local Landmark on February 21, 2000.