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Gaylord Building Historic Site

200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-9400
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Lockport
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Owner description: The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal. A landmark since 1838,...... more » Owner description: The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal. A landmark since 1838, its many tenants and uses exemplify the canal’s commercial success as the key to mastery of the American mid-continent. This handsome limestone warehouse originally stored canal construction materials and later housed a variety of commercial ventures. Today it serves as a national example of adaptive re-use and is a gateway to the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. Visitors will discover in the exhibition galleries the unique heritage of the site and the corridor. The Gaylord Building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The Public Landing restaurant is one of my favorites. Love the old limestone building and the food is great! More

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Lemont, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Nice menu and atmosphere in a relaxed setting. This place can be as formal or as casual as you want it to be. More

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