41 E University Ave Champaign, IL 61820

The historic Illinois Traction Building, constructed in 1913 in the Contemporary Commercial Style by architect Joseph Royer, is located in the heart of Downtown Champaign. The building features large windows on all sides, providing natural light and city views. Originally housing railway offices and serving as the Champaign interurban station until 1936, it later housed the offices of the Illinois Power Company. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. The property offers a blend of retail, residential, and office space, along with off-street parking. The west side of the property includes an outdoor paved space currently used for off-street parking, which could be transformed into an outdoor patio or dining area with access to the first floor. The location benefits from high traffic on University Avenue. Across Market Street to the east is the Illinois Terminal hub, a consolidated terminal hosting a major transfer point for local mass transit service, inter-city bus service, and Amtrak passenger service. The location also provides easy access to the University of Illinois. Downtown Champaign features restaurants, microbreweries, pubs, and a cultural and arts scene. The area includes mixed-use properties and multi-family developments, creating a residential population and a daytime employment base.