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Dr. Higgins House
 Built in about 1914, the Dr. Higgins House is a typical two-story stucco four square house designed in the Prairie style. It was landmarked in 1993 for both historical significance and architectural style.
Topped with a hipped roof and wide eaves, the house has a large enclosed front porch, and leaded glass and extensive and ornate interior woodwork designed in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Its original slate roof and copper gutters are intact, as are gas wall sconces, converted to electricity in 1918, mirrors, and crystal door knobs. The interior wainscoating is embossed leather. The basement lavatory contains an original wood and copper toilet tank and toilet.
The original owner was Dr. Higgins, a respected physician and the health commissioner of the City of Joliet from approximately 1915 to 1938.
In 1988 a hand-carved stone fireplace, originally from the home of famed Chicago architect Elihu Root, was installed in the living room.
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