MULLIKEN OFFICE/APARTMENT BUILDING
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
112-114 N. Spring Street was built for Dr. Oscar Mulliken in 1938 and designed by Elgin architect, Elmer Gylleck. The new building was used as a medical clinic and apartment building at the cost of $25,000. After Oscar’s death in 1971, the property was owned by his wife, Mary, until her death in 1982. Their son continued to own the property afterwards until his death in 1987.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
Built during a time of national economic distress between the Great Depression of 1929 and the onset of World War II, this building is one of Elgin’s few structures demonstrating Modernistic Style features.
112-114 N. Spring is a combination of architectural styles including Art Deco, Art Moderne, and Mid-Century Modern which can be found in the stylized and geometric motifs, the suspended steel curved roof over the main entrance and contrasting cladding materials.
Sources: 2020 Heritage Plaque Application; Audio: TextAloud