Christian Hill Historic District
The Christian Hill Historic District is a historic district and neighborhood in Alton, Illinois. The district is located west of Alton's central business district on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. A primarily residential area, the district includes 274 buildings, of which 266 are contributing buildings to its historic character. Development in the district began in the 1830s; in addition to residential development, the Illinois State Prison was constructed in the neighborhood in 1833. While Alton's economy declined during the Panic of 1837, development in the district continued through the early 20th century, and Christian Hill became a desirable neighborhood for Alton residents. The hill acquired its name from Saints Peter and Paul Church, a Catholic church built in the 1850s
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Christian Hill Historic District
The Christian Hill Historic District is a historic district and neighborhood in Alton, Illinois. The district is located west of Alton's central business district on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. A primarily residential area, the district includes 274 buildings, of which 266 are contributing buildings to its historic character. Development in the district began in the 1830s; in addition to residential development, the Illinois State Prison was constructed in the neighborhood in 1833. While Alton's economy declined during the Panic of 1837, development in the district continued through the early 20th century, and Christian Hill became a desirable neighborhood for Alton residents. The hill acquired its name from Saints Peter and Paul Church, a Catholic church built in the 1850s
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The Christian Hill Historic Di ...... storic Places on May 22, 1978.
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Italianate, Queen Anne, Federal
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Northern side of Fourth Street west of William Street
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The Christian Hill Historic Di ...... lic church built in the 1850s
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Christian Hill Historic District
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Christian Hill Historic District
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