Reddick Mansion and Gardens
Reddick Mansion and Gardens
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Shea VanVuuren
Manchester, MI199 contributions
Jun 2022
We had a great tour with a knowledgeable guide. The story of the family and the house was interesting and I was impressed with the progress they have made to restore the home to its former glory. The guide had so much information to share and could answer every question we posed. The fee was a little higher than I expected but I know the money collected is needed to continue their work to restore the house so we happily paid.
Written July 7, 2022
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Betsy N
Plainfield, IL91 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
This was an unexpected 5 star visit. I had no idea the mansion existed. I was searching for interesting places to visit near Starved Rock. I stumbled upon the mansion.
We were near the mansion and got stuck by a freight train. I called and they held the tour for us. Awesome customer service.
The tour guide was very interesting and informative. I learned fascinating things about the mansion, family, and Ottawa.
Definitely make plans to visit!
We were near the mansion and got stuck by a freight train. I called and they held the tour for us. Awesome customer service.
The tour guide was very interesting and informative. I learned fascinating things about the mansion, family, and Ottawa.
Definitely make plans to visit!
Written June 26, 2021
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,267 contributions
Aug 2022
One of the things my wife and I enjoy doing most of all while traveling from coast to coast is to visit historic mansions, estates and houses...Colonial or Antebellum or Gilded Age in places such as Charleston or Natchez or Newport. The latest was Reddick Mansion and Gardens in Ottawa, Illinois. Located at 100 West Lafayette Street, it is historically important and architecturally unique. It anchors Washington Square, site of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate. Built in 1855, the 22-room Italianate mansion was said to be the most expensive and more ornate private home built in Illinois before the Civil War. Take a step back into the 19th century and tour the Reddick mansion, where numerous rooms have been restored to their 1850s grandeur. The house, built by William Reddick, a prominent central Illinois businessman and politician, was the home to the Reddick family for 30 years. It stands 50 feet in height and measures 55 by 64 feet. Colorful contrasts of cream Lemont limestone and a rich red brick give the exterior a unique appearance in comparison to other Italianate homes. The interior was no less elaborate. It contains four floors and an attic. Each floor is laid out with three large rooms east of a north-south hallway. West of the hallway were laid out two large rooms to the south and two smaller rooms with a servants' stair at the rear. A large stairway connects the floors in the main hallway. Public tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday through Monday.
Written August 23, 2022
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mosw
St. Louis63 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Although this mansion needs some restoration from its previous use, which you will hear about on the tour, it's still a great tour to take. We had a wonderful volunteer, Darlene, who made it very enjoyable. Interesting history to hear about and neat to see some of the old items.
Written September 10, 2017
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JohntheLast
Barrington, IL1,293 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
It was raining so we couldn't hike Starved Rock Trails. Looked up alternate things to do and the Reddick Mansion came up. Nice hour or so spent going through the old mansion. The two staff members were both very knowledgable about the owners, Ottawa history, and Illinois history in general. Learned a lot about the area and what drove it in the 1800s. The furniture is not original (but from the same period) but this does not detract from the sense of going back in time. Worth the time.
Written October 17, 2016
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sechap
Chicago, IL59 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
A friend and I visited the Reddick Mansion on a Saturday. A 90 minute tour for $20 per person was well worth it. This pre-civil war house is a rarity in the area. Authentic petiod furniture is being added to the restoration with a few pieces actually being from the Reddick family. The tour guide was very informative and had great anecdotal stories about the home. Well worth the time and money
Written April 1, 2018
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lagecrew
Landenberg, PA8 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
We enjoyed learning the history of this home and family. Well worth a stop for relaxing tour. The docent was knowledgeable and a pleasure.
Written June 18, 2017
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Leonard S
Dixon, IL24 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
My wife & i were looking for something to do on our 35th anniversary, so we found the Reddick Mansion . Our tour guides hdd both grown up in town & had child hood memories of the mansion as a library. The mansion & its furnishings are interesting, but to me more important is the history that goes with the mansion. Across the street to the south from the first Lincoln/Douglas debate. Mr Reddick was a Douglas supporter. Across the street to the east was the first supreme court building which Mr Reddick had connections
Written June 15, 2016
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Wanderlust217
Manhattan, IL26 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Our guide was very knowledgeable, and kept the history of the mansion interesting. At noon on Saturday, Feb 14, we were the only 2 people on the tour. We were there for more than an hour, and could have spent more time walking the property and the area.
Written March 22, 2015
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bklyndelight
Brooklyn, NY113 contributions
Sep 2021
This house has wonderful docents who tell you all about the Lincoln Douglas debates. People s tood on the balcony and watched the debate. One room you are given a lesson on the debate.
Written October 19, 2021
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