Page, Henry H., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912-1913 on North Union Street in Vermont, Illinois, this two-story brick and frame house for Henry H. Page combines a square Four Square form with a hipped roof, gabled dormers, a wraparound porch and a sleeping porch above the entry. The first story is brick and the second story is clapboard, separated by a flared pent roof. Inside are leaded glass windows, varnished oak and maple woodwork, Doric columns, and a tiled fireplace. Three outbuildings also contribute: a brick garage, a chicken coop, and a carriage barn that began as an 1840s I-house and was moved and converted in 1912. The property was listed for architecture. It shows how builders of the early 1900s blended Classical Revival, Queen Anne, Stick Style and Craftsman details on a popular house form. Its period of significance is 1913, the year it was completed. The house remains in good condition and is still a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is locally significant under Criterion C for architecture. It is an early 20th century house that mixes Classical Revival, Queen Anne, Stick Style and Craftsman features, and it is described as a Four Square form with a sleeping porch and rear kitchen wing. The garage, chicken coop and relocated carriage barn also contribute.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 96001289, listed November 7, 1996. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 221 N. Union St., Vermont |
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| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | November 7, 1996 |
| Reference number | 96001289 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1913 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Craftsman, Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and maintaining its historic integrity; still in use as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.29631, -90.42614 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 96001289.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q24041392
- This listing as JSON
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