Farnsworth House

Plano, Illinois

Art, Historic House

In the farmlands outside of Chicago, renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created a timeless masterpiece along the Fox River. Mies' vision of a modern shelter for the 20th Century, set in nature, is expressed with absolute purity and intensity. His serene steel and glass weekend retreat for Dr. Edith Farnsworth belies its controversial history and its dramatic rescue by civic groups. Meticulously restored and open to the public, it is an architectural pilgrimage site, attracting design professionals and house enthusiasts from around the world.

Kendall County Historical Society

Yorkville, Illinois

Historical Society

Lyon Farm & Village

Yorkville, Illinois

History

Little White School Museum

Oswego, Illinois

History, Historical Society

The Little White School Museum is located in a restored former Methodist-Episcopal Church and community elementary school. Permanent exhibits tell the story of the 68 square miles inside the Oswego School District. Seasonal temporary exhibits enhance the museum experience, while the community archives are a valuable resource for historians, genealogists and others. The building's restored main room is a venue for community civic meetings as well as available for rental for events that fit in with the museum's mission.

Oswegoland Heritage Association

Oswego, Illinois

History