Museums
William Tanner House MuseumDavid L. Pierce Art & History Center
Local History Research Archives
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THE WILLIAM TANNER HOUSE MUSEUM
The William Tanner House Museum is located on the corner of Oak and Cedar, (2 blocks west of Route 31 and 2 blocks north of New York St.)
Built in 1857, this Italianate-style house was the home to prominent merchant, William Tanner and his family. The family owned the home until 1936, when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. In 1976, the house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The house features high ceilings, oak grained woodwork, ornate plaster decoration, and antique furnishings. Visit us and take a step back into the Victorian era.
Closed for the Season - check back with us in late spring!
Regular Admission:
Adults, $3.00
Students & Seniors, $1.50
Historical Society Members free
20 E. Downer (Downtown Aurora on the Island)
Owned and maintained by the City of Aurora, the Center contains the main offices and exhibition galleries of the Historical Society and the Aurora Public Art Commission. The Center is also the location of the Museum Store and Gift Shop.
Open Wednesday thru Friday, Noon to 4 pm. Admission is FREE!
Telephone: (630) 906-0650; Fax: (630) 906-0657
Aurora Public Art Commission: (630) 906-0654
305 Cedar Street (next to the William Tanner House)
Documentary materials dating 1830s-present, including letters, legal documents, books, and maps. Photographic collection dates 1850s to the present. Resources cover all aspects of Aurora's history--buildings, people, business, industry, religion, entertainment, etc.
Open Tuesday and Thursday mornings by advance appointment. You can also e-mail research requests here.
For information / appointment, call (630) 897-9029 or contact us.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 905, Aurora IL 60507 * For specific physical addresses, contact us
For information: 630.906.0650 * Fax: 630.906.0657
For Historical Research: 630.897.9029
Aurora Public Art Commission: 630.906.0654
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