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The Wagner Home

The Wagner home is one of Joliet's oldest residences, dating from the early 1850's. It was landmarked for its architectural significance. Constructed of Joliet limestone with 24" thick load-bearing walls and foundation, this Greek Revival structure is a testimonial to the craftsmanship of the stone cutters of the period. The original owner was a stone cutter working in the area.

An addition was built on the rear of the home at the turn of the twentieth century. The garage at the rear of the property was originally a residence built around 1900. Its lot, facing a side street, was later merged with that of the Wagner Home and the building was converted to a garage.

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