Hegeler Carus Mansion, Second Empire mansion in LaSalle, United States
This 57-room residence spans 16,000 square feet across seven levels, featuring original parquet floors and hand-painted ceilings by August Fiedler.
Built in 1876 for zinc industrialist Edward Hegeler, the mansion was designed by William Boyington, who also created the Chicago Water Tower.
The mansion housed the Open Court Publishing Company, which connected Eastern and Western scholars through publications about philosophy, science, and religion.
The mansion offers guided tours Thursday through Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM, with special Christmas decorations displayed through December.
The property contains the oldest indoor gymnasium still in existence, built in the late 19th-century turnverein style.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1876
Architects: William W. Boyington
Architectural style: Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
GPS coordinates: 41.33584,-89.08705
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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