Best places: Historic sites in Bloomingdale

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DuSable Bridge
Bridge
Long-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~38.54 km from centre)
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The Rookery Building
Historical place
Chicago's oldest high-rise, this 1888 Romanesque structure has a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed lobby.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~38.17 km from centre)
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Gaylord Building Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a very cool old building in historic downtown Lockport. The museum is a great place to spend a couple of hours. Be sure to save some time to relax an take in the area.
4.70 (191 reviews) (~40.81 km from centre)
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Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 Thought this place was really cool to walk around and explore . Was cool to think of all the history there . After exploring the main part of this place it leads to trails you can walk to through the woods . Little ponds are the side of you as you walk . Was cool to see the old Joliet Prison in the...
4.50 (355 reviews) (~46.42 km from centre)
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Riverview Farmstead Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Simple & sweet trail. Paved/stroller friendly. Bathroom and picnic tables available. Ample parking.
4.70 (156 reviews) (~32.83 km from centre)
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Elgin History Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Museum was extremely interesting. Love the amount of information, interactive things, history and all things on display. Totally worth the trip! Very clean place and lots of fun!
4.70 (155 reviews) (~18.74 km from centre)
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Fabyan Windmill
Historical place
👍 Beautiful low crowded place that has history and natural beauty. A Japanese garden with beautiful surroundings, a free flowing river , historic Fabyan windmill and lush green nature are a treat. Seems like pet friendly and for kids they have good space to play around. Overall a feel good place and c...
4.80 (118 reviews) (~20.93 km from centre)
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Fischer Farm
Historical place
👍 Nice farm overall. Nice seeing the variety of animals.
4.70 (134 reviews) (~10.73 km from centre)
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Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Historical place
👍 Its a nice short walk with some interesting historical information. But it's nestled between I-55 and Harlem so I wouldn't really call it relaxing. However, if you need a quick break or want to stretch your legs, the walkway is partially paved and partially gravel. Good for walking dogs or short str...
4.60 (141 reviews) (~28.56 km from centre)
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Holocaust Monument
Historical place
👍👍 Men working hard to brighten up the words to never forget. A time that can not be erased.
4.50 (89 reviews) (~27.81 km from centre)
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Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Museum
A historic landmark, this 1903-built station is a firefighting museum with exhibits & memorabilia.
4.80 (52 reviews) (~17.33 km from centre)
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Zabrocki Plaza
Historical place
😠 The staff were racist.They asked to go in bags of African American patrons and not any Caucasians. You can only bring water in. There were so many bugs in the pool water. I spoke to a Caucasian boy and he ignored me. It began to storm while my family and I were there and they wouldn't give us a pass...
4.50 (75 reviews) (~49.07 km from centre)
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Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 The tomb of IL senator Stephen A. Douglas is below the column. You can see the sarcophagus made out of Vermont marble with the inscription of his last words "Tell my children to obey the law and uphold the constitution". Douglas died in 1861 written out by his presidential race in 1860 where he lost...
4.30 (87 reviews) (~41.53 km from centre)
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Dickson-Murst Farm
Farm
👍👍 My dad works there. His grandkids had a blast. Beautiful country. Nice people
4.80 (35 reviews) (~39.53 km from centre)
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett House
Historical place
👍👍 Love, love, love this home and it's history! If you're thinking about visiting, consider the book, "Lifting As They Climbed: Making a History if Black Women in Chicago's South side". It takes readers on a tour of locations connected to Black women (including Ida B. Wells) and so many others who help...
4.50 (34 reviews) (~40.95 km from centre)
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