| Joliet Historic Preservation Commission |
In 1990 the City of Joliet enacted a Historic Preservation Ordinance to establish local landmarks and district and promote cultural awareness of its historic resources. The ordinance also established the twleve member Joliet Historic Preservation Commission as an advisory board to the City Council to support these goals.
You can learn more about historic preservation in the City of Joliet, view local landmarks and districts, and access forms and information materials at the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission's website.
Visit the Historic Preservation Commissions website.
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| History of Joliet |
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 Dr.
Robert E. Sterling has authored six pictorial histories
of Joliet and the Will County area. He has a unique
talent for bringing history to life through pictures
and print. Narration is skillfully woven around historic
photographs to tell the fascinating story of Joliet
and the Will County region.
For more information about the content
of these books and how to order them at special prices
visit the website at:
http://www.joliethistory.com/
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| Bird Haven Greenhouse
& Conservatory |
 225
N. Gougar Road, Joliet
815/741-7278
www.jolietpark.org
Lord & Burnham designed this
historic Greenhouse featuring a tropical house,
cacti-room, show house, outdoor gardens. |
| Joliet
Area Historical Museum |
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 204
N. Ottawa Street, Joliet
815/723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
Museum celebrating the themes and experiences of the
people who settled the Joliet area, including a Route
66 Welcome Center, exhibit gallery, discovery room,
gift shop, café and auditorium.
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| Jacob Henry Mansion |
 20
S. Eastern Avenue, Joliet
815/722-2465
Elegant National Historic Landmark offering unique Victorian
setting. Weddings/receptions, and dinner shows. Groups
and tours welcome.
www.jacobhenrymansion.com |
| Rialto Square Theatre
Tour |
 102
N. Chicago Street, Joliet
Tickets: 815/726-6600
Rentals: 815/726-7171
Banquets, weddings, scheduled plays and concerts.
www.rialtosquare.com |
| Slovenian Women's
Union of America & Slovenian Heritage Museum |
 431
N. Chicago Street, Joliet
815/727-1926
www.swua.org
The museum was founded in 1978, dedicated in 1983, and
is maintained by volunteers. SWUA members from all over
the U.S. contribute to the displays & exhibits. |
| Hiram
B. Scutt Mansion |
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 206
N. Broadway, Joliet, IL
815/353-5083
A magnificent historic mansion offering the perfect
setting for any special occasion.
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| Joliet
Mosaic Walking Tour |
 City
Center, Joliet
815/727-2323 or 815/722-4140
Self-guided walking tour of magnificent murals, sculptures
and mosaics by the Friends of Community Public Art throughout
Joliet's New City Center. |
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