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1 Flagg Creek Historical Society Museum & Robert Vial House Address 7425 Wolf Rd City Burr Ridge County Cook Fax N/A Website 19xx & 1998 Mngmt Flagg Creek Historical Society Contact Stan Johnson Address 7425 Wolf Rd City Burr Ridge State IL Zip President Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every 10 students Donation Volunteer Yes The Flagg Creek Historical Society and the Robert Vial House Museums are located on the grounds of the Pleasant Dale Park District. The house built in 1856 was moved to its present location in 1989 and is being restored by the Society. All rooms are to see period furnishings. The museum is an excellent source of early area history and presents several major exhibits a year in conjunction with special programming. No See site description for hours. Weekdays Weekends Other 80% 15% 5% Early settlement in the Flagg Creek area, including a prominent resident, Robert Vial. Architecture, 19th Century households, early farming, and Native Americans of the area. Hours Historical Society Museum: March-October: first Sunday of month, 2:00-4:00 pm and most Mondays, 10:00 am - noo.n Ccall ahead.) Robert Vial House March-October: first Sunday of month, 2:00-4:00 pm and most Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Ccall ahead.) A-V available in 2005

2 Gaylord Building Address 200 W. 8th Street City Lockport County Will Fax Website Mngmt Canal Corridor Association Contact Ron Vasile Address 200 W. 8th Street City Lockport State IL Zip Historian Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every students Donation Volunteer Yes The Gaylord Building, he oldest industrial structure remaining along the I&M Canal, has seen it all. In 1838, the I&M canal Commissioners built it to store black powder, ropes, lumber, tools and provisions needed for the thousandds of workers who dug the I&M Canal by hand. The state s tool shed got a fancy three-story Italianate addition in 1859, which later became a general store and grain warehouse. In 1878 local businessman George Gaylord moved his general store here. After the heyday of the I&M Canal, the building housed a lock works and plumbing supply house. By the 1970s it was altered, abandonded and cut off from street access. In the 1980s, George Gaylord s grandson Gaylord Donnelley and his family rehabilitated the building to its Civil War-era glory. No Weekdays Tu-Sa: 10 am - 6 pm Weekends S - 12 pm - 6 pm Other History of the I&M Canal; transportation and northeastern Illinois.

3 Gaylord Donnelley Trail Address along I&M Canal between 2nd Street and Dellwood Park City Lockport County Will N/A Fax N/A Website (?) Mngmt Lockport Township Park District Contact Sue Micklevitz Executive Director Address 1991 S. Lawrence Ave. City Lockport State IL Zip Fax Indoor Outdoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every N/A students Volunteer Yes A walking/bike trail that runs along the old I&M Canal. The trail continues in both directions and is limestone screened except for a section for 9th Street to Division Street No Dawn to Dusk Weekdays Weekends Other 90% 9% 1% There are interpretive stations along the trail explaining the construction of the I&M Canal, the Gaylord Building, the Norton Building, the Hydraulic Basin which was used to power the Norton Building and Lock 1 (the first lock constructed along the I&M Canal)

4 Gladys Fox Museum Address 231 9th Street City Lockport County Fax Website Will 1988 Mngmt Lockport Township Park District Contact Sue Micklevitz Executive Director Address 1991 S. Lawrence Avenue City Lockport State IL Zip Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every varies students 1 pt Volunteer Yes The Gladys Fox Museum is located in the restored First Congregational Church. This is an all limestone church built in The museum is located on the 2nd floor with the first floor being used for meetings, parties, and receptions. No Weekdays M - F: 1-4 pm Weekends N/A Other additional Wed hours: 9-11 am 75% 24% 1% The museum contains memorabilia of the I&M Canal, Gladys Fox, Dellwood Park and historical photos of Lockport. Throughout 2005 there is an exhibit on the Park Districts 60th Anniversary.

5 Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area Address 5010 N. Jugtown Rd. City Morris County Grundy Fax Website dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ parks/i&m/east/goose/home. htm Mngmt Illinois Dept of Natural Resources Contact Joseph Giacone Site Superintendent Address 5010 N. Jugtown Rd. City Morris State IL Zip Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every students 3 Volunteer 5 Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is the largest remnant of the Illinois prairies which once covered 60% of the state. More than half of Goose Lake Prairie is a dedicated nature preserve. In addition to furnishing a look into Illinois past, the prairie provides important nesting habitat for endangered or threatened species of birds, such as the upland sandpiper and Henslow s sparrow. Hikers will enjoy exploring the park and its many scenic and historic offerings with 7 miles of trails including a floating bridge, there is ample opportunity for viewing the plants and animals that make the area unique. Tables, grills, shelters, water and toilets are provided at two picnic areas and fields, a baseball diamond and numerous horseshoe pits provide additional recreational opportunities. The s Center offers a video and nature displays to further acquaint visitors with the area. The park interpreter presents different weekend programs year-round, while multi-media presentations, lectures and guided hikes are also available for groups giving a twoweek notice. Groups of 25 or more must get advance permission to enter the park from the site superintendent. Weekdays 6:00 am - sunset Weekends 6:00 am - sunset Other s Center, daily 10 am - 4 pm (summer) closed on weekends (winter) 95% 5% Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area serves as testimony to the prairies that once covered nearly 60 percent of the state. Early settlers, in an attempt to describe the unfamiliar terrain they were encountering, referred to it as a sea of grass with pretty flowers. More than half of Goose Lake Prairie is a dedicated nature preserve, protected by law for future generations from any change to the natural environment. In addition to furnishing a look into Illinois past, the prairie provides important nesting habitat for endangered or threatened species of birds, such as the upland sandpiper and Henslow s sparrow.

6 Grundy County Historical Society Museum Address 102 N. Liberty Street City Morris County Grundy Fax Website in progres 2001 Mngmt Grundy County Historical Society Contact Sue Cunnea President Address P.O. Box 224 City Morris State IL Zip (h) Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every 4 students Donation 1 The museum is located in an original canal period building, circa It is in close proximity to the I&M Canal and the society owns an EJ&E caboose which is available for tours. Hours Thursday: 4:00-7:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Special tours available by appointment. Volunteer 20 See site description for museum hours. Weekdays Weekends Other 98% 2% We have displays/talk about the agriculture of the area, history of the canal and founding fathers.

7 Hegeler Carus Mansion Address 1307 Seventh Street City LaSalle County LaSalle Fax Website Mngmt Hegeler Carus Foundation Contact Sharon Wagenknecht Address 1307 Seventh Street City LaSalle State IL Zip Director Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every students 4 Volunteer 35 Weekdays 12:00-3:00 pm Weekends 10:00-3:00 pm Other $7.00 $5.00 $6.00 On the National Register of Historic Places, the 1876 Hegeler Carus Mansion is a lavish Victorian-era home with 57 rooms, 10 fireplaces, a two-story gymnasium and a dining room table that seats 22 people. A showcase of premier 19th century architecture and design, the mansion features intricate, hand-painted walls and ceilings; elaborate woodwork; century-old chandeliers; parquet floors; floor-to-ceiling windows,etched glass windows and other fine details. The Open Court Publishing Company, which operated out of the mansion for more than 70 years, played a key role in bridging Eastern and Western thought, and bringing Buddhism to the United States. Group of 20 or more $1.00 each 83% 7% 10% Local History, Architectural history, Cultural history

8 Heritage Quarries Recreation Area Address K.A. Steel Road City Lemont N/A Website County Cook Fax N/A 2004 Mngmt Village of Lemont Contact Gary Holmes Address 418 Main Street City Lemont State IL Zip Village Administrator Fax Indoor Outdoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every varies students Volunteer Yes The Heritage Quarries Recreation Area adds an additional 3.8 trail extension to the existing 3 miles of trails along the original I & M Canal towpath. The trail extension weaves the Heritage quarries into the original trail. Four pedestrian bridges provide access to the public for hiking, biking and fishing opportunities in a nearly 100 acre pristine natural area previously inaccessible for recreation. During construction of the I & M Canal, an exceptionally fine grade of dolomite limestone was discovered in Lemont which was mined from 1850 to After the quarry industry declined, underground springs filled the depressions creating several fresh water lakes now referred to as the Heritage Quarries. No Weekdays Dawn to dusk. Weekends Dawn to dusk. Other 90% 10% 0% A kiosk at the trail head leading to the shelter just east of K.A. Steel Road contains mapping information. A local boy scout is doing an eagle project to install a bronze marker with interpretive text in the Recreation Area. The Village hopes to expand its interpretive signage to include markers at each quarry with the quarry s name and its early history.

9 Hofmann Tower Address 3910 Barrypoint Road City Lyons N/A Website N/A County Cook Fax N/A 1907 Mngmt Lyons Historical Society Contact Nadine Pankow Address P.O. 392 City Lyons State IL Zip President (h) Fax N/A N/A Indoor Outdoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every varies students Donation Volunteer 10 In 1907, George W. Hofmann Jr. purchased dam, which dated back to the 1830s, and began construction of a new dam and tower. H.W. Sauber Construction Co. of Lockport, Illinois, built the tower for $400,000. At the same time, the dam was improved to better control water level of river above dam. Hofmann s development of Niagara Park, designed after Dellwood Park in Lockport, represented the Hofmann s aspirations to create a recreational complex powered by its own hydroelectricity. The Tower was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978; the dam is partially located within the Riverside Historic District, a National Historic Landmark. Local (Lyons) history. See site description for hours Weekdays Weekends Other Museum Hours June - September: once a month on alternating Sundays and Fridays. School or other groups by appointment.

10 Hotel Florence Address S. Forrestville Avenue City Chicago County Cook Fax Website tbd Mngmt Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Contact Linda Bullen Curator Address S. Forrestville Avenue City Chicago State IL Zip Fax Indoor Outdoor Indoor Unloading Zone Parking 1 chaperone for every 20 students Donation 2 Volunteer 5 The Hotel Florence was created as a Gilded Age hotel by George M. Pullman in Here he entertained his guests and conducted Pullman Palace Car business with his clients. The large (65 room), many gabled Queen Anne brick structure provided an elegant backdrop to Pullman s Palace Car Company complex across the street, where he made his famous train cars. Today, the Hotel stands waiting to be restored to its former glory. Recent exterior stabilization/restoration work included masonry and stone work, window restoration, porch reconstruction and stabilization. The Hotel has many of its original elements intact including beautiful woodwork, built-in elements, fireplaces, and stunning leaded glass. Exhibits feature original hotel room furniture and furnishings, factory artifacts and historic photos. Hours limited; see site description Weekdays Weekends Other 85% 5% 10% Larger themes include: how social classes of society were delineated, the role of hotels as social/business centers, how economic climates change the role of structures over time. Other stories include: George Pullman s vision for the town of Pullman and the hotel, in particular, to promote his business, the hotel s role in the community over 125 years, how preservation methods of a building are phased, designed, and carried out. Hours Although the site is not officially, staff are on site Monday thru Friday 9 am - 5 pm and are generally available if guests arrive. During the week visitors are a encouraged to call ahead. Weekend tours must be requested in advance.

SAN ANTONIO RIVER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. April 27, 2009

SAN ANTONIO RIVER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT April 27, 2009 1 Project Limits 2 Project Partners City of San Antonio Provides project funding for project amenities (i.e.. Sidewalks, Landscaping, Lighting, etc.)