Date of Construction: 1895 (c)

Architectural Classification: Two Part Commercial Block

Survey Area: Downtown Libertyville


  • 355-357 N. Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville IL 60048
    42.286662, -87.954271
  • Building Details

    Building name: Libertyville Hotel

    Ground Floor Use: Commercial

    Upper Floor Use: Residential Apartments

    Current Occupant: Lovin Oven Cakery (355), Fluff Lash Boutique (357)

    Zoning: C-1

    Number of Stories: 2

    Property Index Number: 1116300100

  • Local

    Within Local District?: No

    Local Dist Contrib/Non-Contrib?: C

    Local Landmark?: No

    Year: No

    Local Landmark Eligible?: Yes

    Criteria: A

  • National Register

    NR District Contrib/Non-Contrib: C

    Within District?: No

    NR Landmark?: Yes

    Year: A, C

    NR Eligible?: No

    Criteria: No

    Alternate Address?: No

  • General Information

    Category: Building

    Condition: Good

    Integrity: Minor alterations

    Current Use: Commerce/Trade; Domestic - multiple dwelling

    Historic Use: Commerce/Trade - Domestic - hotel

    Secondary Structure: Commerce/Trade - Domestic - hotel

    NR Second: Commerce/Trade - Domestic - hotel

  • Architectural Description

    Architectural Classification: Two Part Commercial Block

    Details: Queen Anne

    Other Year: Queen Anne

    Date source: Surveyor

    Wall Material (Current): Brick

    Wall Material 2 (Current): Metal

    Plan: Rectangular

    No of Stories: 2

    Roof Type: Flat

    Roof Material: Not Visible

    Foundation: Not visible

    Porch: Not visible

    Window Material: Wood

    Window Material 2: Aluminum/vinyl

    Window Type: Double hung & storefront

    Window Configuration: 1/1; 1-light

    Significance: Handsome Queen Anne Two-Part Commercial Block that once housed the Libertyville Hotel. The polygonal 2nd-story bays are notable architectural elements.

    Historic Features: Red brick north and east facades; three-sided 2nd story bays on west and north facades; polygonal 2nd story tower above northeast corner; storefront configurations (3) are historic

    Alterations: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

  • Historic Information

    Old Address (city dir.year: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Building Moved?: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Moved From: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Original Owner: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Original Architect: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Architect Source: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Builder: Replacement windows in original openings on 2nd story; replacement storefront windows and doors in original openings; awnings; replacement door on north side secondary entrance

    Surveyor: LR

    Surveyor Organization: Ramsey Historic Consultants

    Survey Date: May-June 2016

    Survey Area: Downtown Libertyville

  • Permit/Historic Information

    Old Address: Downtown Libertyville

    Date of Construction: Downtown Libertyville

  • Permit Moving Information

    Moving Permit #: Downtown Libertyville

    Date Moved: Downtown Libertyville

  • Original Permit Information

    Building Permit #: Downtown Libertyville

    Date: Downtown Libertyville

    Building Permit Description: Downtown Libertyville

    Cost: Downtown Libertyville

    Original Owner Occupied?: Downtown Libertyville

    Exterior Alteration Permits: Downtown Libertyville

    Other Permit Information: Downtown Libertyville

    COA Info: Downtown Libertyville

    Historic Info: From Illinois Digital Archives (info from the Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society and the Cook Memorial Public Library)--"The staff of the Libertville Hotel poses for a picture in front of their patriotically decorated establishment. The Libertyville Hotel was located on the southwest corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street. According to a description in Libertyville Illustrated, "This house was opened by E. C. Tillotson and James W. Furney. Mr. Tillotson had previously had two years experience in the hotel business in Deefield, Lake county. Being located on the famous Waukegan century course, it is much patronized by cyclists. A livery stable is maintained in connection with the hotel and conveyances furnished guests and others who wish to visit any of the neighboring lakes or view the charming scenery surrounding the town."

    Other Sources: Sanborn Maps--1897, 1907, 1912, 1924, 1933, 1948; historic photograph of building on Illinois Digital Archives (from the Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society and the Cook Memorial Public Library)-- http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/cookmemo11/id/164/rec/9

    Historic Info Compiler: LR

    Volunteer: LR

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