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Hiram B. Scutt Mansion

Historic building
In Joliet, Illinois
0.2 mi from Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

Also called the Scutt Mansion or Barb Villa, the Hiram B. Scutt Mansion is a historic home in Joliet, IL, close to the Route 66 corridor. Built in the Second Empire style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of several grand old homes that show how prosperous Joliet once was. Route 66 travelers can see it on a short detour from downtown, viewing it from the street.

What is Hiram B. Scutt Mansion?

The mansion is a large house in the Second Empire style, a fashion imported from France and known for tall mansard roofs and a formal, stately look. It stands on North Broadway Street in Joliet. It goes by three names: the Hiram B. Scutt Mansion, the Scutt Mansion and Barb Villa.

Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places marks it as one of the city's notable houses.

Visiting Hiram B. Scutt Mansion: tips

Treat this as a view-from-the-street stop; no public visiting is listed, so respect the property and stay on the public sidewalk. A few minutes is enough. The Joliet Area Historical Museum and the Joliet YMCA building are each about 0.3 miles away, and the Rialto Square Theatre about 0.4 miles, so it fits easily into a walk around the center of town.

Practical info

Address: 206 N Broadway St, Joliet, IL 60435
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Hiram B. Scutt Mansion

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Diner & restaurant
Rich & Creamy
Joliet, IL · 1.0 mi from Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
A Joliet ice cream stand on old Route 66 with the Blues Brothers dancing on its roof.