John Heck House in Lockport, IL
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John Heck House

Known as both the John Heck House and the Hauer Residence, this historic Greek Revival home stands in Lockport, near Joliet, IL, about 2 miles off the old road. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It sits within a short walk of Lockport's canal-era downtown, so Route 66 travelers exploring the town's historic buildings can add it to their route in a few minutes.

What is John Heck House?

The house is a residence in the Greek Revival style, a classical look with simple, strong lines. It carries two names: the John Heck House and the Hauer Residence.

Visiting John Heck House: tips

This is a private home, so see it from the street and respect the property. The Lockport Historic District and the Will County Historical Society Headquarters are each about 0.3 miles away, and the Gaylord Building about 0.4 miles, so it fits neatly into a short walk around Lockport.

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Lockport Historic District, Illinois

Lockport Historic District

Lockport, Illinois · 1.0 mi from Route 66

Lockport's canal-era downtown, a compact district of 59 historic buildings near the old road.

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0.3 mi from John Heck House

Will County Historical Society Headquarters in Lockport, IL

Will County Historical Society Headquarters

Lockport, Illinois · 1.1 mi from Route 66

The 1830s Lockport office that ran the I&M Canal, now home to the county's historical society.

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0.3 mi from John Heck House

Gaylord Building in Lockport, IL

Gaylord Building

Lockport, Illinois · 0.9 mi from Route 66

An 1838 limestone canal building in Lockport, saved by a restoration later seen as a model for others.

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0.4 mi from John Heck House

Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge

Lockport, Illinois · 0.6 mi from Route 66

The story of Lockport's 1868 limestone bridge, the first across the Des Plaines River, lost in 2011.

Historic bridge

0.5 mi from John Heck House

Robert Milne House in Lockport, IL

Robert Milne House

Lockport, Illinois · 1.4 mi from Route 66

A Greek Revival home in Lockport built for a commissioner of the I&M Canal.

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0.5 mi from John Heck House

Fitzpatrick House in Romeoville, IL

Fitzpatrick House

Romeoville, Illinois · 0.2 mi from Route 66

A plain, vernacular-style historic home in Romeoville, about a mile from Lockport's canal district.

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1.2 mi from John Heck House

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