The Hegeler Carus Mansion formally marked the re-opening of the Main Level of the Mansion for tours during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 23rd, in the Main Hallway of the Mansion.
With the restoration of the intricate parquet floors in the Main Hallway, Dining Room, Family Room, Children’s Room and Balcony, and the Library, the entire Main Level floors have now been completed. The project was made possible through generous donations fromSeth Carus and Noreen Hynes, Linda Mrowicki in memory of Dan Jackson, James and Mary Ann Asaph, Carol McGee, and countless other individual donors. Through an additional donation, provided by Tim Anderson, the Mansion also has several new rugs to protect the floors for the future.
“Projects like these are made possible through generous donors,” says Laura Walker, Executive Director. “The substantial support shown through Seth, Noreen, Linda, Tim, and Carol, is overwhelmingly received with gratitude as we continue to ensure the Mansion’s future legacy.”
Following a recognition of the named donors, the ribbon was cut, and the Main Level was opened to view the newly restored floors. General and Expanded Tours, including th viewing of the newly restored floors, resume on April 24, 2025. Book your tour online at hegelercarus.org.
For additional information; April Murphy, (815) 220-5533 and April.murphy@hegelercarus.org
About the Hegeler Carus Mansion:
The Hegeler Carus Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007, a prestigious designation granted by the U.S. National Park Service. The Mansion is located at 1307 Seventh Street in LaSalle. For information and to register for these events and others, visit website at www.hegelercarus.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hegelercarus/.
Photo by Matthew Klein.
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