John Hossack House
John Hossack House | |
Greek Revival | |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000462[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | March 16, 1972 |
The John Hossack House is a historic house in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. It was built in 1854–55 and was a "station" on the Underground Railroad. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
History
The John Hossack House was built in 1854–55 by
Federal Court in Chicago of violating the Fugitive Slave law.[2]
Architecture
The John Hossack House is considered one of Ottawa's most beautiful houses. It is sited on the banks of the
Greek Revival architecture. Its details and proportions draw a conscious connection to the Classical tradition.[2]
Historic significance
The house is significant for its role as part of the Underground Railroad as well as the commercial and political significance of its original owner. The John Hossack House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.[1]
See also
- List of Underground Railroad sites
- Fisher-Nash-Griggs House
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, accessed May 12, 2008.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to John Hossack House.
- Aboard the Underground Railroad: John Hossack House, National Park Service site
- Older Photos of the home
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