Hegeler Carus Mansion, Peru-LaSalle

Name: Hegeler Carus Mansion
Address: 1307 7th St, Peru-LaSalle, 61301-1960, United States
Telephone: +1 815-224-5891

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The Hegeler Carus Mansion, located at 1307 Seventh Street in La Salle, Illinois is one of the Midwest's great Second Empire structures. Completed in 1876 for Edward C. Hegeler, a partner in the nearby Matthiessen Hegeler Zinc Company, the mansion was designed in 1874 by noted Chicago architect William W. Boyington. The mansion is now owned and operated by the Hegeler Carus Foundation, and is open to the public. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007. ()

Completed: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 41°20'9"N, 89°5'14"W

Address

1307 7th StPeru-LaSalle 61301-1960 United States

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+1 815-224-5891

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Peru-LaSalle

Day trips

Hegeler Carus Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peru Mall, Hotel Plaza Site, LaSalle County Historical Society Museum, LaSalle City Building.

2.5 miNW
Shopping, Department store, Shopping centre
Peru Mall, Peru
64 min walk • Peru Mall is a shopping mall located in Peru, Illinois, United States. The mall's anchor stores are Jo-Ann Fabrics, AMC Theatres, and Marshalls. There are 3 vacant anchor stores that were once Bergner's, JCPenney, and Sears. Other retailers include: Rue21, Claire's, Buckle, Spencer's, and a few more.
5.1 miE
Archaeological site
Hotel Plaza Site, Starved Rock State Park
131 min walk • The Hotel Plaza Site is located near Starved Rock, on the Illinois River across from the Zimmerman Site aka Grand Village of the Illinois.
4 miE
41°20'26"N • 89°0'36"W
LaSalle County Historical Society Museum, Utica
103 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.6 miSW
City hall
LaSalle City Building, Peru-LaSalle
15 min walk • The LaSalle City Building is the historic civic hall building in LaSalle, Illinois, United States. Completed in 1907, the hall exemplifies early 20th-century trends in city management.
0.7 miSW
Ship
The Volunteer, Peru-LaSalle
19 min walk • The Volunteer is a 76-foot replica of a 19th-century canal boat which is owned and operated by the Canal Corridor Association. The Volunteer operates on a restored section of the Illinois and Michigan Canal at LaSalle, Illinois, US.
0.6 miSW
Church, Memorial
Queen of the Holy Rosary Memorial Shrine, Peru-LaSalle
16 min walk • The Queen of the Holy Rosary Memorial Shrine is a Catholic church in the Diocese of Peoria It is located at 529 Fourth Street in La Salle, Illinois and is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in memory of all living and deceased military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
4.3 miSE
National park
Matthiessen State Park
110 min walk • One of the main attractions of Matthiessen State Park is the breathtaking Cascade Falls. Visitors can take a leisurely hike along the trails that wind through the park, leading them to this stunning waterfall. The natural beauty of the cascading water against the...
3.2 miSE
41°17'37"N • 89°3'46"W
Oglesby Public Library, Oglesby
81 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hegeler Carus Mansion open?

Hegeler Carus Mansion is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hegeler Carus Mansion?

Nearby attractions include LaSalle City Building, Peru-LaSalle (15 min walk), Queen of the Holy Rosary Memorial Shrine, Peru-LaSalle (16 min walk), The Volunteer, Peru-LaSalle (19 min walk).