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Dillon Home Museum


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Dillon Home Museum Built in 1858, a Victorian Italianate design, the Dillon home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, October 8, 1980.

The home features the history of the Dillon family and their company, Northwestern Steel & Wire, and fine antiques which belong to the Dillon family.


Admission: General Admission: $6, Seniors (60+): $5, 5 & under: Free
Hours: Thursday & Friday- 10am, 11am, 1pm 2pm. The second weekend of the month, Saturday & Sunday- 10am, 11am, 1pm 2pm. (or by appointment only, 3pm-5pm)
Address: 1005 E. 3rd St.
Phone: 815-622-6202
Our Email: dillonhome@sterlingparks.org
Our Website:www.sterlingparks.org/location/dillon-home-museum/

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