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Information on houses, mansions, farms and other dwellings located in the United States that were once a private residence and have been converted into a museum because of the historic significance of its architecture, location, resident(s) and/or event(s) that took place there located in Illinois.

Resources in This Category

• C.H. Moore Homestead

  http://www.chmoorehomestead.org/
  Construction was completed in 1867 by John and Minerva Moore Bishop, prosperous grain and lumber dealer in Clinton, and includes images, activities, and gift shop located at Clinton.

• Dana-Thomas House

  http://www.dana-thomas.org/
  History of the house built by Frank Lloyd Wright, provides a virtual tour and pictures of the famous house. Includes information about the Prairie Style influence, tour schedules, special events, and the Lawrence Memorial Library which Wright built in a local school. Located in Springfield.

• David Davis Mansion

  http://daviddavismansion.org/
  Features the Victorian home of Judge David Davis, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Includes tour information, events, memberships, programs, volunteerism, a newsletter, and directions to the location in Bloomington.

• Ellwood House and Museum

  http://www.ellwoodhouse.org/
  Built by barbed wire millionaire Isaac L. Ellwood in 1879, and includes visitor information, calendar of events, guided tour, programs, and history of barbed wire located at DeKalb.

• Farnsworth House

  http://www.farnsworthhouse.org/
  A steel and glass masterpiece designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951, and includes visitor information, tours, photos, history and a shop located in Plano.

• Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

  http://flwright.org/researchexplore/homeandstudio
  History, tour information, and directions. Located in Chicago.

• Glessner House Museum

  http://glessnerhouse.org/
  Located in Chicago, Glessner House was finished in 1887, one year after the architect, Henry Hobson Richardson's death.

• Heber C. Kimball Home

  https://www.lds.org/locations/heber-c-kimball-nauvoo-home?lang=eng&_r=1
  A brick home constructed in 1845 with maps located at Nauvoo.

• Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

  http://www.hullhousemuseum.org/
  National Historic Landmark offers its hours, public programs and special events, a staff directory, and directions to Chicago location.

• Jarrot Mansion

  http://jarrotmansion.org/
  An early nineteenth century mansion. Features a gallery, calendar of events, and news. Located in Cahokia.

• Kruse House Museum

  http://krusehousemuseum.org/
  Located in West Chicago, Illinois, is operated by the West Chicago Historical Society. The Kruse House Museum, built in 1917 is an example of "four square" architecture.

• Lincoln Home National Historic Site

  http://www.nps.gov/liho/
  Tour schedule, phone numbers, directions, kids programs, special events, and historical information about Abraham Lincoln's only home, his family, and the neighborhood. Offers a virtual tour of the home. Located in Springfield.

• Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

  http://www.lincolnlogcabin.org/
  The 1840s home of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln is now an 86-acre living history farm run by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, which includes a replica of the Lincoln log cabin and two other farm houses of the period. Online movie.

• Robie House

  http://flwright.org/researchexplore/robiehouse
  Designated as the cornerstone of modern architecture, the 1909 home exemplifies Wright's Prairie style. With its sweeping horizontal lines, dramatic overhanging roofs, and free-flowing interior spaces, this building changed the course of American architectural history. Located in Chicago.

• The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park

  http://www.ehfop.typepad.com/
  The 1890 birthplace of the author that includes a photographic tour of the home, information about the museum and live tours, volunteering, and current and past events.

• The Frances Willard Historical Association - The Frances Willard House

  http://www.franceswillardhouse.org/
  The home of Frances Willard, one of the most prominent social reformers in 19th century America, from its construction in 1865 until her death in 1898 with a brief biography and programs located at Evanston.

• Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum

  http://www.tinkercottage.com/
  Businessman Robert H. Tinker built the 20 room home in 1865. Information on programs, events, restoration, and museum store. Located in Rockford.

• US Grant Historic Sites

  http://www.granthome.com/
  Provides information and pictures about President Grant's home, Market House and Washburne House.

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