The Sesquicentennial Gates
The Sesquicentennial Gates is a monument in Bloomington City Township, McLean, Illinois. The Sesquicentennial Gates is situated near The Ames Library, as well as near the arts center Merwin Art Gallery.- Monument
- …is inscribed with “The Sesquicentennial Gates located at the corner of Empire & Park Streets commemorate the university’s sesquicentennial--the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1850.”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Franklin Square and White Building.
Franklin Square
Franklin Square, or Franklin Park is located in Bloomington, Illinois, McLean County. Franklin Square is situated 760 feet south of The Sesquicentennial Gates.
White Building
The White Building, also known as the Heberling… White Building is situated 2,100 feet south of The Sesquicentennial Gates.
David Davis Mansion
The David Davis Mansion, also known as Clover Lawn… David Davis Mansion is situated 3,300 feet southeast of The Sesquicentennial Gates.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include White Place Historic District and Cedar Crest Addition Historic District.
White Place Historic District
The White Place Historic District is a residential historic district in Bloomington, Illinois.
The Sesquicentennial Gates
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Latitude
40.48833° or 40° 29′ 18″ north
Longitude
-88.99013° or 88° 59′ 25″ west
Open location code
86GHF2Q5+8W
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Ames Library and Merwin Art Gallery.
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