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2. Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Homesite - Wikipedia

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   Their house was a 22-by-40-foot (6.7 m × 12.2 m) log cabin filled with fine furniture and paintings. [5] Following Point du Sable's departure from Chicago, the home became the property of John Kinzie. In 1834 the land owned by Kinzie was platted and sold. [6]

3. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site - Wikipedia

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   The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is an 86-acre (0.3 km 2) history park located eight miles (13 km) south of Charleston, Illinois, U.S., near the town of Lerna. The centerpiece is a replica of the log cabin built and occupied by Thomas Lincoln , father of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln .

4. List of nature centers in Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Chicago area: Operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 226 acres, exhibits on area natural history The Grove: Glenview: Cook: Chicago area: Operated by the Glenview Park District, 123 acres, natural and cultural history displays, 1856 period house, log cabin, Native American longhouse, replica one-room schoolhouse, wetland ...

5. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area - Wikipedia

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   Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is a 2,537-acre (1,027 ha) state park in Illinois. More than half of the state park is a tallgrass prairie maintained as an Illinois Nature Preserve . It is located in Grundy County near the town of Morris approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Chicago .

6. Lincoln's New Salem - Wikipedia

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   The location is presently called Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, featuring 23 buildings, mostly log houses and costumed interpreters, representing the era of Lincoln's residency. The cabins, shops, and businesses are furnished by period implements, objects, and furniture, with many acquired from area farms and homes.

7. List of museums in Illinois - Wikipedia

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   Chicago area: Open air: Includes 1882 Victorian Muller House, coach house, 1906 soda pop factory, 1908 Banta house and a replica 1830s log cabin: Art Center Highland Park: Highland Park: Lake: Chicago area: Art: Not-for-profit contemporary visual arts organization: Homepage: Art Institute of Chicago: Chicago: Cook: Chicago area: Art: Arts Club ...