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About. An exterior view of the Hegeler Carus Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, on a warm summer day in LaSalle, Illinois. Completed in 1876, this stately Second Empire masterpiece is a National Landmark.
Dec 10, 2021 · The Hegeler-Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a National Heritage Corridor and National Historic Landmark district.
Hegeler-Carus Mansion. Although much of William W. Boyington’s work was lost in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 (the Old Water Tower is a notable exception), this splendid example of his residential architecture still stands 100 miles to the southwest in the Illinois River town of LaSalle.
The Hegeler Carus Mansion is an architectural masterpiece and a key to the rich history of the Illinois Valley, the Midwest and the nation. Located near Starved Rock State Park, the mansion has remained virtually unaltered since its completion more than a century ago.
Building Description Hegeler Carus Mansion, La Salle Illinois. The Hegeler-Carus mansion at 1307 Seventh Street in La Salle, stands as one of the finest existing examples of the work of the prominent nineteenth-century Chicago architect William W. Boyington.
Apr 28, 2017 · Completed in 1876, the Hegeler Carus Mansion is a model of Second Empire architecture. It is asymmetrical, has a tall mansard roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, wraparound piazza, a two-story...
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