Claim: The Decatur Historic District showcases a wide array of architectural styles such as Italianate designs from its earlier houses to the Colonial Revival style brought by the early 20th century.
Evidence: The district encompasses the city's historic Near West and Southwest neighborhoods and was formed beginning in the 1850s and continuing through the 1920s. The earlier houses mainly have Italianate designs; several Gothic Revival buildings from this period are also included. The early 20th century brought the district the Colonial Revival style and several independent styles associated with the more prominent architects such as Wright.