Tiger-Anderson House
Why it's listed
Built around 1832 west of Springfield, this two-story farmhouse sits at the edge of a prairie, facing south, with land falling away behind it toward tree-lined watercourses leading to the Sangamon River. Its walls are soft orange brick made on the property, and its L-shaped plan includes a front wing and a rear ell with a two-story recessed veranda. Greek Revival touches include a finely detailed doorway with sidelights and a transom broken by engaged piers, shallow pediment lintels over the windows, and returned gables. Inside are three shallow fireplaces, pine woodwork and horsehair plaster. A survey of rural properties suggests it is one of only two brick farmhouses of its style and age remaining in Sangamon County. Early owners included Charles Broadwell, Jacob Tiger and, from 1868 to 1881, Moses K. Anderson, a longtime State Adjutant General and large landowner. The house has changed little in about 150 years and now serves as an antique shop.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a fine, largely unchanged example of an early L-shaped brick farmhouse with Greek Revival details. A review of the Illinois Rural Survey suggests it is one of only two brick two-story farmhouses of this style and period left in the county. It was also owned from 1868 to 1881 by Moses K. Anderson, who served as State Adjutant General.
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 86001316, listed June 11, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | CR 3 N, Springfield |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Listed | June 11, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86001316 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1832-1900 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and largely unchanged; presently used as an antique shop. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.84428, -89.70869 (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 86001316.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q20710173
- This listing as JSON
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