Springfield, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Dana-Thomas House re-opened on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
"In 1902, Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned to undertake the design and construction of a massive renovation of the Lawrence family home in Springfield, Illinois. The home was to be more than a mere residence -- it was to be a showcase. Upon its completion in 1904, the new edifice completely engulfed the original home. It immediately became a symbol of artistic and architectural excellence. It now stands as the finest example of the creativity and uniqueness characteristic of the Prairie School of Architecture." From Governor James R. Thompson's Executive Order August 23, 1983.

Danville, Illinois

History, Library

Decatur, Illinois

History, Library

Sycamore, Illinois

History

Des Plaines, Illinois

History

Lewistown, Illinois

Anthropology, Culture, History, Natural History

Homewood, Illinois

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Founded in 1980, the Homewood Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of Homewood, Illinois, history. Homewood is located 25 miles south of Chicago. The Society is housed in the Christian Dorband-Charles Albee Howe House Museum, an 1891 workingman’s cottage constructed of “HOMEWOOD” stamped bricks. The museum is staffed by volunteers and features exhibits and collections of local history.

Downers Grove, Illinois

History, Historical Society, Library

West Dundee, Illinois

History, Historical Society, Library

Wheaton, Illinois

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The DuPage County Historical Society was founded in 1929 by a group of DuPage County residents with a common interest in the history of the County. Their goal was to preserve and disseminate the County’s history.

Danvers, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Bloomington, Illinois

Art, History

Deerfield, Illinois

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Family friendly historic village featuring five buildings of historic interest including the Caspar Ott log house (1837) the oldest building in Lake County. Kids enjoy visiting the one-room schoolhouse.

Delavan, Illinois

History, Historical Society

Des Plaines, Illinois

History, Historical Society

The Des Plaines Historical Society was founded in 1967 with the purpose of collecting and preserving material related to the history of the Des Plaines community and bringing together people interested in history, especially the history of Des Plaines. The Historical Society offers programs for adults and children, runs a museum, archives and gift shop and works with many local organizations in Des Plaines.

Sterling, Illinois

General, History, Historic House, Library

Tuscola, Illinois

History

Downers Grove, Illinois

History

Wheaton, Illinois

Art, History

Saint Charles, Illinois

History