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| location= 110 W. Howard St., [[Pontiac, Illinois]]
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The '''Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station''' is a historic building located at 110 W. Howard St. in [[Pontiac, Illinois|Pontiac]], [[Illinois]], which served as both Pontiac's city hall and [[fire station]]. The building was constructed in 1900 to replace an 1883 building which also served as both a city hall and a fire station. Architect John H. Barnes designed the building in the [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Romanesque Revival]] style. Though built as a single building, the city hall and fire station are separated on the interior; a [[bell tower]] connects the two buildings. The building housed both Pontiac's city government and fire protection services until 1986.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldasich|first=Thomas|title=Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station|url=http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/pdfs/200857.pdf|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|accessdate=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
The '''Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station''' is a historic building located at 110 W. Howard St. in [[Pontiac, Illinois|Pontiac]], [[Illinois]], which served as both Pontiac's city hall and [[fire station]]. The building was constructed in 1900 to replace an 1883 building which also served as both a city hall and a fire station. Architect [[John H. Barnes]] designed the building in the [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Romanesque Revival]] style. Though built as a single building, the city hall and fire station are separated on the interior; a [[bell tower]] connects the two buildings. The building housed both Pontiac's city government and fire protection services until 1986.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldasich|first=Thomas|title=Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station|url=http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/pdfs/200857.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716211849/http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/pdfs/200857.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 16, 2014|publisher=[[National Park Service]]|access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>


The building was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on August 16, 1990.<ref name="nris"/>
The building was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on August 16, 1990.<ref name="nris"/>


==Pontiac Museum Complex==
==Pontiac Museum Complex==
The building is now home to several museums and themed exhibits, which are collectively known as the Pontiac Museum Complex.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pontiac Museum Complex Adds Three New Attractions|url=http://www.il66assoc.org/content/pontiac-museum-complex-adds-three-new-attractions|publisher=Route 66 Association of Illinois|accessdate=9 December 2015|date=April 29, 2015}}</ref>
The building is now home to several museums and themed exhibits, which are collectively known as the Pontiac Museum Complex.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pontiac Museum Complex Adds Three New Attractions|url=http://www.il66assoc.org/content/pontiac-museum-complex-adds-three-new-attractions|publisher=Route 66 Association of Illinois|access-date=9 December 2015|date=April 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210221418/http://www.il66assoc.org/content/pontiac-museum-complex-adds-three-new-attractions|archive-date=10 December 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum===
===Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum===
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features memorabilia related to [[U.S. Route 66]], one of the original highways within the [[U.S. Highway System]]. Displays include photos, signs, license plates, and the VW van of Route 66 artist [[Bob Waldmire]].
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features memorabilia related to [[U.S. Route 66]], one of the original highways within the [[U.S. Highway System]]. Displays include photos, signs, license plates, and the VW van of Route 66 artist [[Bob Waldmire]].

===International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum===
The International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum focuses on the history and art of outdoor murals and signs. Pontiac features many outdoor murals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bob Waldmire exhibit planned in Walldog museum|url=http://www.route66news.com/2015/01/20/bob-waldmire-exhibit-planned-walldog-museum/|publisher=Route 66 News|accessdate=10 December 2015|date=January 20, 2015}}</ref>


===Livingston County War Museum===
===Livingston County War Museum===
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===Bod Waldmire Experience===
===Bod Waldmire Experience===
The [[Bob Waldmire]] Experience is located on the 2nd floor of the Pontiac Museum Complex. Displays include his art, photos and other artifacts that show the artistic and spiritual development of this Route 66 artist, preservationist, naturalist and icon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Old City Hall Shoppes about ready to open|url=http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20150415/NEWS/150419678|publisher=Pontiac Daily Leader|accessdate=10 December 2015|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
The [[Bob Waldmire]] Experience is located on the 2nd floor of the Pontiac Museum Complex. Displays include his art, photos and other artifacts that show the artistic and spiritual development of this Route 66 artist, preservationist, naturalist and icon.<ref>{{cite web|title=Old City Hall Shoppes about ready to open|url=http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/article/20150415/NEWS/150419678|publisher=Pontiac Daily Leader|access-date=10 December 2015|date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>


===Life in the 1940s Exhibit===
===Life in the 1940s Exhibit===
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station}}
* [http://www.il66assoc.org/attraction/route-66-association-hall-fame-museum Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum]
* [http://www.il66assoc.org/attraction/route-66-association-hall-fame-museum Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum]
* [http://muralmuseum.com/ International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum]
* [http://muralmuseum.com/ International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum]
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{{National Register of Historic Places}}
{{National Register of Historic Places}}


[[Category:Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois]]
[[Category:City and town halls on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois]]
[[Category:Fire stations completed in 1883]]
[[Category:Fire stations completed in 1883]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in 1883]]
[[Category:Government buildings completed in 1883]]
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[[Category:Defunct fire stations in Illinois]]
[[Category:Defunct fire stations in Illinois]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Livingston County, Illinois]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Livingston County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Fire stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Illinois]]




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Latest revision as of 04:59, 12 April 2024

Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station
Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station is located in Illinois
Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station
Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station is located in the United States
Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station
Map
Interactive map showing the location of Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station
Location110 W. Howard St., Pontiac, Illinois
Coordinates40°52′51″N 88°37′44″W / 40.88083°N 88.62889°W / 40.88083; -88.62889
Arealess than one acre
Built1900
ArchitectJohn H. Barnes
Architectural styleRomanesque
NRHP reference No.90001200[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 16, 1990

The Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station is a historic building located at 110 W. Howard St. in Pontiac, Illinois, which served as both Pontiac's city hall and fire station. The building was constructed in 1900 to replace an 1883 building which also served as both a city hall and a fire station. Architect John H. Barnes designed the building in the Romanesque Revival style. Though built as a single building, the city hall and fire station are separated on the interior; a bell tower connects the two buildings. The building housed both Pontiac's city government and fire protection services until 1986.[2]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1990.[1]

Pontiac Museum Complex

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The building is now home to several museums and themed exhibits, which are collectively known as the Pontiac Museum Complex.[3]

Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum

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The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum features memorabilia related to U.S. Route 66, one of the original highways within the U.S. Highway System. Displays include photos, signs, license plates, and the VW van of Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire.

Livingston County War Museum

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The Livingston County War Museum features artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons from 20th and 21st century conflicts involving the United States.

Bod Waldmire Experience

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The Bob Waldmire Experience is located on the 2nd floor of the Pontiac Museum Complex. Displays include his art, photos and other artifacts that show the artistic and spiritual development of this Route 66 artist, preservationist, naturalist and icon.[4]

Life in the 1940s Exhibit

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This display features four rooms completely furnished with furniture and artifacts from the 1940s, including a bedroom, kitchen, toys and newspapers.

Music of the Civil War Exhibit

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This exhibit focuses on 19th-century music from around the time of, during and after the American Civil War. Displays include sheet music, antique musical instruments and recorded versions of these songs.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Goldasich, Thomas. "Pontiac City Hall and Fire Station" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 16, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "Pontiac Museum Complex Adds Three New Attractions". Route 66 Association of Illinois. April 29, 2015. Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Old City Hall Shoppes about ready to open". Pontiac Daily Leader. April 15, 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
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