115 W. Main Street
This property is constructed of brick with a terra cotta façade. The original structure was designed by William S. McWilliams and built in 1871. The Classical Revival terra cotta facade, designed by Joseph W. Royer, was added in 1914. The building was nominated based on its association with the master local architect and for its cultural significance as an opera house and then a Masonic lodge. Listed as a Local Landmark on February 21, 2000.
502 West Elm Street
Listed as a Local Landmark on June 4, 2007.
800 Block of West MainStreet
Listed as a Local Historic District on November 5, 2007.
312 W. Green Street Street
The Lindley House is an excellent example of the Queen Anne style designed by R.Z. Gill, an Urbana native and University of Illinois graduate. The house was constructed in 1895 for a prominent Urbana family, Dr. Austin Lindley and Mrs. Minnie Hubbard Lindley. Listed as a Local Landmark on February 21, 2000.
801 W. Oregon Street & 701 S. Busey Avenue
The Joseph Royer Historic District consists of two houses designed by Joseph Royer: Royer’s Mission style home at 801 West Oregon Avenue and the “Ella Danely Cottage” or “Mother-in-Law Cottage” located at 701 West Busey Avenue. Joseph Royer is Urbana’s most noted and recognized architect. Listed as a Local Historic District on November 5, 2001.
108 N. Webber Street
This home was constructed near four major railroad tracks, circa 1850s, and was often occupied by railroad workers. It has architectural value as a rare architectural style within Urbana as few examples of the Gothic Revival architectural style remain. Listed as a Local Landmark on February 21, 2000.
504 West Elm Street
Listed as a Local Landmark on June 4, 2007.
120-124 West Main Street
Busey’s Hall was one of the first brick buildings constructed in Urbana. It was used as an opera house until its conversion to a movie theater in 1915. The architectural style of the building was originally Italianate but in 1934 the façade was modernized in the Art Deco style. Its façade is constructed of brick, stainless steel and porcelain panels on the first story, brick and glazed brick on the second story, and a prominently projecting metal marquee accented with neon. Listed as a Local Landmark on February 21, 2000.