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Reddick Mansion to host free homecoming photos for Ottawa, Marquette high schools

Mansion is located at 100 W. Lafayette St.

A view of the The Reddick Mansion in Ottawa. Built between 1855 and 1858 by businessman and politician William Reddick, the 22-room Italianate mansion was the most expensive and ornate private home built in Illinois before the Civil War. Located at 100 West Lafayette Street, at Columbus Street, the historically important and architecturally unique house anchors Washington Square, the site of the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

Reddick Mansion will offer homecoming photo opportunities from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, for Ottawa High School, and Saturday, Oct. 12, for Marquette High School.

There is no charge, but donations are appreciated, according to a news release from the Reddick Mansion Association.

Interior photographs are not being offered this year because of the Ghosts of Ottawa Past event sponsored by the association.

The mansion is located at 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa.

It’s open for tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday through Monday and has rental space available for special events.

For information, call 815-433-6100, visit reddickmansion.org or email contact@reddickmansion.org.

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