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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.

Clarke House

http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/C/ClarkeHouse.html

A home constructed in c.1836 Henry B. Clarke, a wealthy hardware dealer with illustrations located in Chicago.

Conreessman Washburne's House

http://www.granthome.com/washburnehouse2.htm

History of General Elihu Washburn and his home. Located in Galena.

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://www.davismansion.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.

Edwards Place

http://www.online-springfield.com/sites/edplace.html

Built in 1833, was once the site of a political rally for Stephen A. Douglas with general information located at Springfield.

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://www.wrightplus.org/homestudio/homestudio.html

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.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Pierre Menard Home

http://www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/pierre_menard.htm

Built during the period 1800 to 1802 for fur trader and entrepreneur Pierre Menard, who later rose to political prominence as Illinois' first lieutenant governor with images and map located at Ellis Grove.

James Millikin Homestead

http://www.millikin.edu/millikinhomestead/

Constructed in 1876 by James and Anna Millikin, an example of late-Victorian splendor, and includes a history, brief biography, photos, special events, and directions located at Decatur.

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/

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.

Pleasant Home Foundation and the Historic Pleasant Home

http://oprf.com/phf/

A 30 room mansion designed in 1897 by prominent Prairie-school architect George W. Maher with directions and tour information located at Oak Park.

Robie House

http://www.wrightplus.org/robiehouse/robiehouse.html

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 Belvedere

http://www.galena.org/index/G5button/52/G5statusflag/show_business/ffBusiness_ItemID/304

Italianate 1857 mansion built for J. Russell Jones, ambassador to Belgium with general information located at Galena.

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park

http://www.ehfop.org/

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.

The Robinson-Stewart House

http://www.carmi.white.k12.il.us/CommunityProj/museum/StewartMuseum/Stewart.htm

Built in 1814 and owned by John Craw was Carmi's first courthouse, and includes images and information of the different rooms.

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum

http://www.tinkercottage.com/

Businessman Robert H. Tinker built the 20 room home in 1865 with information on programs, events, restoration, and museum store located at Rockford.

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