Van Horn House; East Side National Historic District - Joliet, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cldisme
N 41° 31.125 W 088° 04.594
16T E 410171 N 4596905
The residence of Joliet's first mayor.
Waymark Code: WM2425
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This home is a private residence and is not available for tours.

From the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission's website:

Between 1834 and 1852, there were six buildings constructed in this subdivision, two of which were residences. Cornelius Van Horn, one of the pioneers of the region, built his home at 301 Sherman in 1852. He was elected the first mayor of Joliet in that same year.
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Joliet East Side Historic District

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Address:
301 Sherman Street Joliet, IL

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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