Jacob Henry Mansion
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FallenFaery
N 41° 31.393 W 088° 04.592
16T E 410181 N 4597401
Nice old mansion located in Joliet, Illinois
Waymark Code: WMW6A
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2006
Views: 38
The Jacob Henry Mansion was built by Jacob Henry, railroad magnate, in 1873. This elegant National Historic Landmark is a 4-story Second Empire/Italian Renaissance with more than 16,000 square feet. Its 40 rooms are filled with elaborate woodwork and incredible detail. The mansion is located at 20 South Eastern Avenue. Phone (815) 722-2465 for additional information.
Street address:
20 S. Eastern Ave
Joliet, IL US
60433
County / Borough / Parish: Will
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Museum
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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