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West Bluff Historic District
Francis W Little House I (Modified).jpg
Francis W. Little House, a contributing property on the West Bluff
West Bluff Historic District is located in Peoria County, Illinois
West Bluff Historic District
Location in Peoria County, Illinois
West Bluff Historic District is located in Illinois
West Bluff Historic District
Location in Illinois
Location Randolph, High and Moss Sts., E of Western St., Peoria, Illinois
Area 365 acres (148 ha)
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Various
Architectural style Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Prairie style, Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 76000725
Added to NRHP December 17, 1976

The West Bluff Historic District is one of three Registered Historic Districts in the Peoria County, Illinois, city of Peoria. The district is mostly residential and is an example of the opulence once enjoyed by the upper class in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Of particular note are two contributing structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: Francis W. Little House at 1505 W. Moss Ave., and the house at 1316 W. Moss Ave. Other NRHP properties also listed as contributing to this district include the Judge Jacob Gale House at 1007 N. North St. and Pettingill-Morron House at 1212 W. Moss Ave. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1976.

Boundaries

The district boundaries are roughly defined by Randolph, Moss and High Streets, an area west of Western Avenue. In addition, some of the adjacent streets are included in the historic district.

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