This building is located at 41 East University Avenue Champaign, Il.  It was built in 1913. The architect was Joseph Royer.  It is three stories.  The style is 20th Commercial . The exterior is constructed of red brick accented by white terra cotta detailing

Key structural and decorative element of the exterior include:

     Facade material: A classic red brick exterior paired with intricate white terra cotta details.

      Structural Division: Four vertical piers that split the front facade into three distinct bays with the two outer bays being slightly bowed

      Ornamental Detailing:

      Terra Cotta medallions crowning  each pier and detailed scrolled shields marking the top of the first floor

     Window details:  Every window features molded terra cotta silks and lingerie

      Roofline: The original ornate terra cotta has been replaced for nice has been replaced by a white brick pediment

Transportation and utilities era (1913-1985)

     Illinois Traction System

     Operated its main corporate headquarters and Champaign       depot here from 1913 to 1928.

    Illinois Power and Light Company: Established office in             building after the railroad was consolidated into a utility          subsidary in the 1920’s.

   Illinois Terminal Railroad

    Continued utilizing the facility as its corporate                       headquarter and inter urban passenger station after  absorbing it’s in 1928, until Tran service ceased at this   locationin 1936

    Illinois Power Company

     Maintained its regional corporate offices throughout the upper levels of the for decades   until relocating in 1985

Modern Commercial and Retail  era (1985-to present)
      Kane and Company Spa and Salon purchased the building in 2000 and transformed the   

     6000 square first floor into a prominent local salon and       day spa.

     Commercial Office Tenants  The upper levels have been           subdivided into professional office space hosting various         local services including Susan W. McGrath law office and     financial consultants

     Currently the first floor is vacant.

    The upper levels have been converted to luxury apart units