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Lockport Historic District, Illinois

Historic district
In Lockport, Illinois
1.0 mi from Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

The Lockport Historic District, also called the Canal and Downtown Area, covers the historic core of Lockport, IL, less than a mile off the old road. It includes fifty-nine buildings, fifty-six of which contribute to its historic character, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For Route 66 travelers, it is a walkable canal town packed with 19th-century landmarks, all within a few blocks of each other.

What is Lockport Historic District?

The district is the old commercial heart of Lockport, where the Illinois and Michigan Canal shaped the town's growth. Nearly every building in it counts toward the listing, so the historic character runs through the whole area. The district is compact and easy to explore on foot, and most of its best-known sights are only a block or two apart.

It contains several landmarks with their own stories, from the stone Gaylord Building to the former canal office that now houses the county historical society.

Visiting Lockport Historic District: tips

Allow about an hour for a walk. The Gaylord Building and the Will County Historical Society Headquarters are each about 0.1 miles away, and the John Heck House about 0.3 miles, so the main sights can be linked in one short loop.

Park once and explore on foot. Private homes and businesses should be viewed from the sidewalk unless they are open to the public.

Practical info

Address: 14 W 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441
Phone: +1 815-838-0549
Website: cityoflockport.net
Hours: We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Lockport Historic District

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Diner & restaurant
Rich & Creamy
Joliet, IL · 3.6 mi from Lockport Historic District
A Joliet ice cream stand on old Route 66 with the Blues Brothers dancing on its roof.