Historic Places/Tours
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| Bird Haven Greenhouse & Conservatory |
225 N. Gougar Road, Joliet
815/741-7278
www.jolietpark.org
Lord & Burnham designed this historic Greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti-room, show house, outdoor gardens. |
| Joliet Area Historical Museum |
204 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Museum celebrating the themes and experiences of the people who settled the Jolirt area, including a Route 66 Welcome Center, temporary exhibit gallery, discovery room, gift shoe, café and auditorium. |
Gaylord Building Historic Site |
Gaylord Building Historic Site
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815.588.1100
www.canalcor.org/gaylord
A National Trust historic site managed by the Canal Corridor Association, this 1838 limestone structure provides educational opportunities through exhibitions, interpretive programs, family events, outreach programs and canal tours. A tourism center inside also offers souvenirs and information about attractions, shopping and dining within the I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor. |
Tenants of the Gaylord Building Include:
I&M Canal Visitor Center
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815/838-4830
Hands-on-History gallery. Public and student programs.
Public Landing Restaurant
815.838.6500
www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
A fine dining establishment located inside the Gaylord Building.
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| I&M Canal Visitor Center |
200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
815/838-4830
www.dnr.state.il.us
Hands-on-History gallery. Public and student programs. |
| Illinois State Museum, Lockport Gallery |
Norton Building, First Floor
201 W. 10th Street, Lockport
815-838-7400
Changing exhibitions focusing on Illinois art and artists. |
| Isle a la Cache Museum |
501 East Romeo Road, Romeoville
815/886-1467
www.fpdwc.org
Isle a la Cache Museum is dedicated to 18th Century
fur trade in this region. |
| Jacob Henry Mansion |
20 S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet
815/722-2465
Elegant National Historic Landmark offering unique Victorian setting. Weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
www.jacobhenrymansion.com |
| Lockport Old Canal Days |
June 14, 15 & 16, 2002
PO Box 31, Lockport
815/838-4744
Begins Friday, 6:30pm parade. Saturday & Sunday arts, crafts, entertainment, carnival, food, wagon tours. |
Lockport Township Park District -
Gladys Fox Museum |
231 E. 9th Street, Lockport
815/838-1183
Oldest limestone church in Northern Illinois. Special exhibits, ball rental, history of Dellwood Park. * |
| Rialto Square Theatre Tour |
102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
Tickets: 815/726-6600
Rentals: 815/726-7171 |
| Route 66 Association |
2743 Veterans Parkway-Room 166 Springfield
Not for profit volunteer group organized to promote, educate and enjoy the past and present of historic Route 66 in Illinois. |
| Slovenian Women's Union of America & Slovenian Heritage Museum |
431 N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/727-1926
www.swua.org
The museum was founded in 1978, dedicated in 1983, and is maintained by volunteers. SWUA members from all over the U.S. contribute to the displays & exhibits. |
| Joliet Mosaic Walking Tour |
City Center, Joliet
815/727-2323 or 815/722-4140
Self-guided walking tour of magnificent murals, sculptures and mosaics by the Friends of Community Public Art throughout Joliet's New City Center. |
| Mar Theatre |
121 S. Main St
Wilmington, IL 60481
815/838-5080
www.the-mar.com
Sit back in the past and see a current feature film in the art deco historic Mar Theatre, located along historic Route 66. |
| Will County Historical Society |
803 S. State St
Lockport, IL 60441
815/476-4662
www.willcountyhistory.org
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