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      • The Gaylord Building, constructed in 1838 in the downtown historic district of Lockport, Illinois, and on the canalside there, played a pivotal role in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
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  1. Historic Site in Lockport, IL History Modern Use A Gateway to the I&M Canal National Heritage Area The Gaylord Building is a historic building located in downtown Lockport, Illinois. First constructed in 1838, the Gaylord Building acted as a key location for the construction of

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  2. Address: 200 W 8th St. Lockport, Illinois 60441. Hours. Tuesday–Friday. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Phone 815-838-9400. Visit The Gaylord Building. Plan Your Visit. Reviews. Connect. The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal.

  3. It is on the United States National Register of Historic Places, and is one of 29 Historic Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is constructed of yellow limestone, a common construction material in north central Illinois. It has an Italianate three story addition added in 1859. After falling into disrepair, it was the focus ...

    • May 12, 1975
    • 1838
  4. The Gaylord Building, which was built in 1838 in what is now known as Lockport's historical district, played a pivotal role in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is listed among the 29 Historic Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

  5. This handsome limestone warehouse originally stored canal construction materials and later housed a variety of commercial ventures. Today, the Gaylord Building is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is a gateway to the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor.

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