MOSES KING BRICK AND TILE WORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT C

COLCHESTER, IL

The Moses King Brick and Tile Works National Historic District C is located in Colchester, Illinois. The district is a significant site that played a crucial role in the development of the brick and tile industry in the region during the late 19th century. The brick and tile works were established in the 1860s by Moses King, who was a prominent businessman in the area.

The district encompasses a collection of historic buildings, structures, and artifacts that represent the rich industrial heritage of the region. These include the brick and tile kilns, drying sheds, workshops, and other ancillary structures. The district also includes several residential buildings that were constructed for the workers of the brick and tile works.

The brick and tile works produced high-quality bricks and tiles that were used in the construction of many significant buildings in the region, including churches, schools, and public buildings. The district is an excellent example of the importance of the brick and tile industry in the development of the region's infrastructure and economy.

Today, the Moses King Brick and Tile Works National Historic District C is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors interested in learning about the region's industrial history. The district is also an important educational resource for students and researchers interested in the history of the brick and tile industry in the United States.

MOSES KING BRICK AND TILE WORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT C is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLCHESTER IL. US MID #8401701243

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MOSES KING BRICK AND TILE WORKS NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT C
730 - 738 N COAL
COLCHESTER
IL
62326

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