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William Tanner House


category : Museums
Built in 1856, this Italianate is home to the Aurora Historical Museum which offers tours of the fully furnished home.


Admission: Adults: $3.00. Children, Seniors: $1.50
Hours: Wed and Sun, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm* (*Tours). Closed, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Address: 305 Cedar St.
Phone: 630-897-9029

Come visit us in Aurora, Illinois

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Aurora Downtown Walking Tour

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Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park

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Aurora Historic Districts

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