704 North Randolph Street
Vernacular T-plan with Queen Anne style detailing
Thomas Franks was an early Champaign businessman who established a well known greenhouse/landscaping/florist business twenty years after the city’s founding. Mr. Franks was the University’s first Gardener, was one of the first Champaign Park District Commissioners, and was responsible for the design of at least two early parks, West Side Park and Scott Park. Listed as a Local Landmark on September 21, 1999.
500 East Park Street
Romanesque Revival architectural style
The older portion of the current Salem Baptist Church was re-constructed in 1908 after the original building was destroyed by fire in 1869. It is the oldest African-American based church in Champaign and is an established and familiar visual feature in the community. Listed as a Local Landmark on August 18, 1998.
122 North Walnut Street
Italianate architectural style
The storefront retains the original cast iron material. Listed as a Local Landmark on November 18, 2003.
106-108 South Neil Street
Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style
One of three local examples of the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style. The building has prism glass transoms of the Frank Lloyd Wright design. The facade of #108 was remodeled to complement that of #106. Listed as a Local Landmark on November 18, 2003. Also known as the Atkinson Monument Company (#106) and Price Paint Store (#108).
305 West University Avenue
Gothic Revival of the English Medieval school form architectural style
The Parkview is one of nine remaining pre-war co-operative apartment buildings in Champaign. Famous residents of the Parkview include Robert Zuppke, UIUC football coach for whom the field is named, and Albert Eisner, the founder of the Eisner Grocery Store chain. Listed as a Local Landmark on October 19, 1999.
126-128 West Church Street
Classical Revival architectural style
Heavily influenced by the Classical Revival style through the use of quoins, double-hung windows, dentils, and egg and dart molding. It is the oldest, currently operating, structure built specifically for motion pictures remaining in Champaign. Renamed the Park Theatre in 1958. Listed as a Local Landmark on August 18, 1998. Also known as Boardman’s Art Theatre.
201 North Elm Street
Queen Anne architectural style
This property was built as a residence for Ross R. Mattis, the first president of the Trevitt-Mattis Bank and of Mattis Avenue fame. It was the first residential site to be equipped with a steam radiator and elevator in Champaign County. Listed as a Local Landmark on January 20, 1999. Also known as Heath & Vaughn Funeral Home.
804 North Neil Street
The main structure was built sometime between 1894 and 1909. Listed in a City Directory as the I.T.S. Barn (Illinois Traction System), the building was at one time the streetcar barns for the twin cities’ electric streetcar railway, operated by the Urbana and Champaign, Railway, Gas and Electric Light Company. Listed as a Local Landmark on August 14, 1998. Also known as the Sagamore Building.