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LaSalle
is Located in LaSalle County. LaSalle County was established in 1831
from parts of Putnam and unorganized Tazewell Counties. LaSalle County was
named for the famous French explorer Robert de la Salle. The original
LaSalle County covered parts of present-day Kendall, Livingston and
Marshall counties. Its current boundaries were established in 1843.
MUSEUMS
You'll find history and points of interest around every corner through
Utica, LaSalle and Ottawa.
Hegeler Carus Mansion & Foundation
1307 Seventh Street, LaSalle
815/224-6543
www.hegelercarus.org
A Victorian masterpiece on the National Register of Historic Places. Open
Wednesdays through Sundays. Tours are on the hour. Call for tour schedule
and group rates.
Hume Carnegie Museum
901 Washington Street, Mendota
815/539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org
Wild Bill Hickok, extensive photographic collection, memorabilia of
yesteryear. Special exhibits. Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm.
LaSalle County Historical Museum
Blacksmith shop, barn, one-room schoolhouse
Mill & Canal Streets, Utica
Hours: Wed - Fri. 10am - 4pm Sat. - Sun. Noon - 4pm
(815) 667-4861
Complex has museum in 1848 warehouse on the I&M Canal, barn, blacksmith
shop, and school. Native American artifacts.
www.lasallecountymuseum.org
Memorial Park
Corner of Jordan & Woodland Streets, Oglesby
815/883-8616
Memorials include WWI, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam. The park also has a
WWI restored cannon, a Vietnam era helicopter, a statue of a sailor, and a
General Pulaski Monument.
Mendota Museum & Historical Society
901 Washington Street, Mendota
815/539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org
Hume-Carnegie Museum, Union Depot Museum, and Breaking the Prairie
Museum. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am-11am.
Ottawa Scouting Museum
1100 Canal Street, Ottawa
815/431-9353
A museum to promote and preserve the colorful and proud traditions of
Boy/Girl Scouting, and Camp Fire.
Putnam County Historical Society
Hennepin
815/925-7560
Tours of recently restored, redecorated 1844 Pulsifer House. Genealogical
historical research facilities. Cal for hours.
Reddick Mansion Association
100 W. Lafayette Street, Ottawa
815/434-2737
Pre-Civil War mansion known as one of the area's most expensive and ornate
Italianate residences.
Streatorland Historical Society Museum
306 S. Vermillion Street, Streator
815/672-2443
Displays include 19th Century clothing, music room, local artifacts and
many photographs depicting Streatorland history.
Union Depot Railroad Museum
783 Main Street, Mendota
815/538-3800
www.mendotamuseums.org
Model railroad, locomotive display, railroad memorabilia. Open Memorial Day
- Labor Day, Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm-5pm; Labor Day - Memorial Day,
Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 5pm; Also open by appointment.
Weber House and Garden
1503 Baker Street, Streator
815/672-8327
Storybook house in a secret garden. Candlelit 18th century rooms. Picnic
lunches available. Reservations necessary.
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