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The Belvedere


category : Museums
The Belvedere is an Italianate 1857 mansion built for J. Russell Jones, Ambassador to Belgium, with Victorian furnishings, Liberace's estate items, and "Gone With the Wind" green drapes. Guided tours. Dowling combo available.


Admission: Phone for rates.
Hours: Seasonal: Phone for details.
Address: 1008 Park Ave.
Phone: 815-777-0747

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Washburne House State Historic Site

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