The majority of the buildings were built after 1916-1917 by the Marshall Field and Company as workers housing for the Fieldcrest Mills.

The former gas station building that houses Peggy's Antiques (044-5173-0186) was built by the Lustron Manufacturing Company.

Also located in the district and separately listed are the Marshall Field and Company Clubhouse and Virginia Home.

[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

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