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Historical Society Museum
The depot, built in 1916, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society. The purpose is to preserve the history and culture the pertains to the Dwight area. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historical Sites
Dwight, IL MuseumsHistoric Route 66
Built in the 1920's, Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road," brought many people through Dwight on their way west looking for a more prosperous life. The road has evolved over the years to today's I-55
Dwight, IL Historic DistrictsThree Swinging Bridges
Pontiac is the only city in central Illinois with three swinging bridges. One was built in the early 1900'
Pontiac, IL Historic BridgesFirst National Bank of Dwight
Famed architech Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905
Dwight, IL ArchitectureKeeley Institute
The Institute for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation was built in 1876, then closed in approximately 1940
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsCatherine V. Yost Museum
The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper middle class family during the late 1800's and early 1900'
Pontiac, IL MuseumsThe Windmill
The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton Estate and its grounds. The windmill was donated to the Village of Dwight in 2001
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsLivingston County War Museum
The Livingston County War Museum / Dal Estes Education Center presents displays from World War I to the present - 1st world war, 2
Pontiac, IL Museums