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Lindo Theater
This 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 TheatresStephenson County Historical Society Museum
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 MuseumsJane Addams Burial Site
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer. She founded Chicago'
Cedarville, IL CemeteriesLincoln The Debater Statue
The famous Lincoln The Debater Statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle of Chicago and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on Aug. 27, 1929
Freeport, IL ArtsSoldiers Memorials
The Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. It is made of Joliet marble with a 12-foot square base and is 83
Freeport, IL MemorialsTutty Baker Monument
Honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835
Freeport, IL MonumentsSilvercreek Museum
Operated by the Stephenson County antique engine club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. Offers 28
Freeport, IL MuseumsCedarville Historical Museum
Located in a 116 year-old school building in Cedarville, the Cedarville Historical Museum's main exhibit focuses on Jane Addams, Cedarville native who was the first women to win a Nobel Peace Prize and who founded Chicago'
Cedarville, IL MuseumsBlackhawk War Monument
Located on the site of Kellog's Grove, an early settlement established in 1827 on a mail route between Peoria and Galena, and now on the National Register of Historic Places
Kent, IL Monuments