The village of Yorkville mentions a fire department in a note dated July 1877, directing 2 trustees to buy fire equipment. The fire house was built in 1888, 2 doors south of the library building on th... The Union School, District No. 42, was built in 1847 by subscription. It was originally located on Wheeler Road in Nau-Au-Say Township. Pupils came from as far away as Plattville, 4
Yorkville, IL Historic SchoolhousesThe Plano Depot was built in Chicago, Illinois and hauled to Plano on flatcars in the 1850's. It was built by the C.B. & Q Railroad (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) in the Gothic Style architecture. The depot was used until 1914 or 1915
Yorkville, IL Railroad HistoryThe Caboose was built in the Aurora, Illinois C.B. & Q (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) shops in 1918. It was used on the Fox River Line for 56 years. The Caboose was moved to Lyon Farm in 1974. 2018 marks the 100
Yorkville, IL Railroad HistoryThe Seward Town Hall was built in 1876 and 1877 at a cost of $500.00. It stood on the east bank of Au Sable Creek facing Route 52. In addition to serving as a town hall it was used as a Congregational Church, basketball hall and band practice site. It was moved to Lyon Farm in 1976
Yorkville, IL MuseumsThe Lyon Farm is the pride and joy of the Kendall County Historical Society. In 1974, Mrs. Frances Lyon donated 39
Yorkville, IL MuseumsCourse Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
All aboard the antique steam train, as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red ...
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This quiet place is for healing, reflection, prayer and meditation. The site has a walking labyrinth, an ornamental grass ber...
Modern buildings, themed gardens and groves accessed by miles of paved and chip paths, workshops, special events, an art gall...