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The Ellwood House is a Victorian-styled mansion built in 1879 by barbed-wire millionaire Isaac L. Ellwood. A three-story spiral staircase is a focal point in the home. Many of the original furniture and decorations remain in the home. Tours of mansion and the grounds are held from March 1 until December 15.
Address: 509 North First St. DeKalb IL USA 60115
 Send an Email  1 815 756-4609
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Bushnell Wheeler House
The Bushnell Wheeler House of South Beloit was built in the 1850s. The house sits on the hills above the city and sports a variety of period pieces. Tours of the house are available by appointment.
Address: 542 Wheeler Ave. South Beloit IL USA 61080
1 815 389-1481
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Built for Congressman Washburne in 1843, the Elihu B. Washburne House is open to the public every Friday from 10am to 4pm, May to October or by appointment. The house was built in Greek Revival style, with large pillars framing the front entrance. After the congressman, the building was owned by only one other family before being bought by the State of Illinois to be used as a historic site.
Address: 908 Third St. Galena IL USA 61036
1 815 777-9406
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Reddick Mansion
Reddick Mansion is one of Ottawa's premiere tourist draws. The home was constructed prior to the Civil War and is thought to be one of the most expensive homes ever built in Midwestern United State. It was also a stop for the Underground Railroad. Tours of the home are offered daily for visitors to admire the ornate fixings of the Italianate mansion.
Address: 100 W. Lafayette St. Ottawa IL USA 61350
1 815 434-2737
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The Gruler House was built in 1857 and was inhabited by its famous residents in 1893 until the late 1970s. The Grulers were best known for their improvements in the dairy industry, with regards to testing, cleanliness and efficiency. The house in now cared for by the Gruler Heritage Association. Visitors can tour the house, grounds and gardens.
Address: 205 Pine Street DeKalb IL USA 60115
1 815 758-4897
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The Belvedere
The Belvedere mansion was built in 1857 for the Belgian Ambassador. The house is furnished with many estate pieces and period items, including green drapes like the ones on the movie Gone With the Wind. Tours of the home are available.
Address: 1008 Park Ave. Galena IL USA 61036
1 815 777-0747
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It took two years, from 1874-76, for the Hegeler Carus Mansion to be constructed as the home of Edward C. Hegeler, a prestigious resident of La Salle. In 1887, Hegeler and his son-in-law Paul Carus started one of the United State's first academic publishing companies, operating from the house. It was added National Register of Historic places in 1995. Year-round tours of the house take place at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
Address: 1307 Seventh St. La Salle IL USA 61301
Send an Email 1 815 224-6543
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Dillon Home Museum
The Dillon Home once belonged to the owners of Northwestern Steel and Wire and was built in an Italianate fashion in 1857. Today it contains antiques and local artifacts. It is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm; Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 5pm; and Sunday by appointment.
Address: 1005 E. Third St. Sterling IL USA 61081
1 815 622-6202
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Visitors to the Weber House and Garden can enjoy the unique decorations inside the house and the winding pathways through the gardens. The house was built in 1937 by Ernest and Zelma Weber. Personal tours of the house can be easily arranged.
Address: 1503 Baker St. Streator IL USA 61364
1 815 672-8327
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Visitors in Freeport can visit one of the city's oldest homes, the Taylor Home from 1857, as well as many exhibits at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum. The grounds of the home include several areas of interest, including a schoolhouse, a farm museum, a log cabin and an arboretum. The museum is open May through October from Wednesday to Sunday at 12pm to 4pm, and from November to April on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.
Address: 1440 S. Carroll Ave. Freeport IL USA 61032
1 815 232-8419
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The Farnsworth House isn't famous because of its age, but because of its unique design. The home is built of steel beams and glass walls, giving it the appearance of a square, human-sized fish bowl. It was built in 1951 by well-know architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Dr. Edith Farnsworth. From April to November, people can tour the house, which is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Reservations are required.
Address: 14520 River Rd. Plano IL USA 60545
Send an Email 1 630 552-0052
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