Joliet Area Historical Museum - Joliet, IL
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cldisme
N 41° 31.688 W 088° 04.974
16T E 409656 N 4597953
A not only is this a historical museum for the Joliet Area, it also acts as a Route 66 historical museum, too.
Waymark Code: WM1VFM
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2007
Views: 67
Joliet's history is preserved here.
From pre-settlement eras to the early pioneers...
From the Illinois & Michigan Canal to Route 66...
From the limestone quarries to steel mills...
The museum also offers occasional travelling exhibits and a wonderful gift shop specializing in Route 66 souvenirs.
Even the museum itself is historical as refurbished church.
Theme:
Cultural History
Street Address:
204 North Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Closed Mondays (except school holidays)
Tuesday-Saturday
10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, Noon - 5 pm
Closed: New Years Day, Easter Sunday
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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