This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Freeport, IL MuseumsThis historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.
Freeport, IL Historic TheatresExperience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state'
Freeport, IL Historic SitesHonors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835
Freeport, IL MonumentsRestored in 1984, this country church has stained glass, original pews, pine flooring, authentic lighting, and period restroo...
Displays include 19th century clothing, music room, local artifacts, and many photographs depicting Streatorland history....
Local history museum featuring the Lucius Read House, old barn, railroads, AG Spalding, underground railroad, and other exhib...
Visitors from around the world enjoy researching highway information in this restored 1860 dry goods store built by Abe Linco...
Honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1...