
The Museums at Lisle Station Park - Lisle, IL
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The Museums at Lisle Station Park include the Lisle Depot Museum, the Netzley/Yender Farmhouse, the Beaubien Tavern and more.
Waymark Code: WM3MMD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2008
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When fire destroyed Lisle's first depot, the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad rebuilt in 1874. This structure is now the centerpiece of The Museums at Lisle Station Park. The station played a key role in the community's growth by serving as a passenger and shipping facility for 104 years. It continues to serve the community by preserving the heritage of Lisle.
The Museums at Lisle Station Park provide visitors the opportunity to learn about the heritage and culture of 19th century Northern Illinois. Settled in 1832, the life of this agricultural community soon revolved around the railroad depot and the area became known as Lisle Station.
A cooperative effort of the Lisle Park District, Lisle Heritage Society, and the Village of Lisle, the museum campus was created in 1978 to provide a home for the community's historic train depot.
Theme: local cultural history
 Street Address: 921 School Street
Lisle, IL 60532
 Hours of Operation: January-March: CLOSED
April-December: Walk-in tours are from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays.
 Museum Size: Medium
 Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
 Food Court: Not Listed
 Gift Shop: Not Listed
 Cost: Not Listed

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