I would give this five stars if the people who live in the area would recognize what a masterpiece they have in their midst and do something to finish the restoration. I grew up on the next block from this house and had great times playing on the grounds when it was buried in a forest of trees. The "forest... More

This mansion in LaSalle, Illinois is about 160 years old and must have been, in its day, impressively stunning. It still is beautiful, but the foundation is struggling to raise the funds to do further renovation of most of the rest of the house. Right now, tours only include the main floor and parts of the lower floor. The upstairs... More

I heard about the Hegeler Carus mansion tour as part of a combo ticket with the Lock 16 canal boat. The Carus house is located about 5 minutes driving distance from the Lock 16 visitor’s center. They do tours at 12, 1, 2, and 3. You have to be there before the tour starts; otherwise you have to wait outside... More