Contributions Fund Floor Renovation Endeavor at Hegeler Carus Estate
Alrighty then, let's chat about the Hegeler Carus Mansion in La Salle, shall we? This 150-year-old beauty has finally received some much-needed restoration after serving as a public library for quite some time. It's now back in its former glory as a National Historic Landmark, and a grand reopening ceremony was held to celebrate the occasion.
So, what's new? The main level parquet floors in the mansion—in the Main Hallway, Dining Room, Family Room, Children’s Room, Balcony, and Library—have all been given a facelift, thanks to generous donations. These floors were in a bit of a rough shape, but they've been restored to their original 19th-century charm using historically accurate techniques. A few new rugs have also been added to protect these beauties for future generations.
Don't worry, there's more! Visitors can now enjoy exhibit spaces with new artifacts and historical photographs of the Carus family, thanks to the generosity of donors like Seth Carus and Noreen Hynes, Linda Mrowicki (in memory of Dan Jackson), James and Mary Ann Asaph, and Carol McGee. Tim Anderson, another generous donor, bought protective rugs for the floors to ensure they stay in tip-top shape.
And if you're looking for a more in-depth tour, there's an expanded tour route available that showcases both the restored rooms and areas preserved in their original state. General tours cost $18 per adult, while the expanded tours, which last 2.5 hours and include access to the seventh-floor Cupola, go for $110 per person. The mansion also continues to host cultural events, like the Third Thursday Concert Series on its West Lawn.
If you fancy a peek at this restored masterpiece, why not book a tour here? Get ready to step back in time and soak up some history!
The Hegeler Carus Mansion's Main Hallway, Dining Room, Family Room, Children’s Room, Balcony, and Library, all located on the main level, have been gracefully restored using historically accurate techniques, returning them to their original 19th-century splendor. The grand reopening ceremony of this National Historic Landmark in La Salle included exhibit spaces with new artifacts and historical photographs of the Carus family, generously donated by Seth Carus, Noreen Hynes, Linda Mrowicki (in memory of Dan Jackson), James and Mary Ann Asaph, Carol McGee, and Tim Anderson. For a comprehensive tour experience, consider booking an expanded tour, which highlights both the restored rooms and the original preserved areas, priced at $110 per person.
