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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 MuseumsLittle White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a school house for nearly 50
Owego, IL Historic SchoolhousesThe 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 BuildingsKeeley 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 MuseumsLivingston County Courthouse
On the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Pontiac, IL Historic CourthousesFirst National Bank of Dwight
Famed architech Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905
Dwight, IL ArchitectureBank Of Dwight
The Bank of Dwight built in 1855, is the oldest business institution in the village. The Greek Classic design building was remodeled in 1974
Dwight, IL Historic BuildingsHistoric 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 Districts