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Bloomington/Normal, IL
Best History Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Clover Lawn |
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1000 E Monroe Dr at the David Davis Mansion, Bloomington 61701 • 309-828-1084 |
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Dotted with sugar maples and fruit trees, the Clover Lawn estate is a treat for the eyes. Four original buildings dating from the 1800s still stand on this once-working farm, including a carriage barn (1868), foaling shed (1872), stable (1856), and the woodhouse (1872), designed by Piquenard, which housed the privies used by farmhands. Colorful gardens and ornamental plantings show their beauty here, especially during the spring and summer months. |
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David Davis Mansion |
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1000 E Monroe St, Bloomington 60701 • 309-828-1084 |
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Once the home of US Supreme Court Justice David Davis, this mansion gives the full effect of wealth and power long ago. Built in 1872, the mansion features a unique and graceful design, and houses a coal-burning stove, gas lighting, indoor plumbing and other features that were "modern" luxuries in the late 1800s. |
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JT and EJ Crumbaugh Museum |
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405 E Center St, LeRoy • 309-962-9391 |
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Located in the Crumbaugh Library, this museum displays rooms as they were in 1895, including a child's room with bed and toys. Another exhibit displays an antique typewriter, radio and other communication tools used in the 1800s. |
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McLean County Museum of History |
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200 N Main St, Bloomington 61701 • 309-827-0428 |
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Located in an old courthouse which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum features various exhibits throughout the year, including a collection of pictures depicting farm life in Illinois. Tours offered by reservation. The courtroom is available by reservation for business meetings. |
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Prairie Aviation Museum |
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2929 E Empire Central Illinois Regional Airport, Bloomington 61702 • 309-663-7632 |
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BLOOMINGTON. Feed your interest in aviation and space by visiting this informative museum, whose artifacts and memorabilia give folks an up-close glimpse at air travel and technology. In addition, a flight simulator takes visitors on a "fly over" tour of Bloomington and other destinations. The actual aircraft on display, restored and gleaming, include an F-4N Phantom, a T-38A Talon, an F-14D Tomcat, and a UH-IH Huey. |
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Rike House Museum |
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406 N Chestnut, Leroy • 309-962-3311 |
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Reservations are required when visiting this historic house, built in 1853 and once owned by blacksmith Robert Ingle. The restored structure features antiques, among them the original fireplace and Leroy's first piano. |
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Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum |
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110 W Howard St, Pontiac 61764 • 815-844-4566 |
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Description:
The famous Route 66, which rambles through the heartland of Illinois, is celebrated here. Features include attractions along the route as well as plaques and other displays. |
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