The Henry Bond Fargo House is a Mission Revival residence tied to the industrial growth of Geneva, Illinois.
At a glance
Elizabeth Place stands as a private historic home in Geneva, Illinois. Its architecture follows the Mission Revival style, a rarity in this part of the Midwest. The property entered the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
History
The house belonged to Henry Bond Fargo. He was a Geneva businessman who brought several early industries to the city. That role made the residence a marker of local economic development. No construction date survives in the record.
What you see
The building displays the smooth stucco walls and low-pitched rooflines characteristic of Mission Revival design. These forms echo the Spanish missions of California. They set the house apart from Geneva’s more common Victorian and Prairie homes.
Cultural significance
The National Register listing recognizes the house for its connection to Fargo and to the industries he founded. It is a physical link to one family’s influence on a small Illinois city.
Key facts
- Name: Elizabeth Place (Henry Bond Fargo House)
- Country: United States
- City: Geneva, Illinois
- Coordinates: 41.87944444, -88.31083333
- National Register of Historic Places: listed 2008
Practical information & getting there
Elizabeth Place is a private residence. You can view the exterior from the public street only. Geneva is about 40 miles west of Chicago, served by Metra’s Union Pacific West Line.
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