SHELDON PECK HOMESTEAD

LOMBARD, IL

The Sheldon Peck Homestead is a historic house located in Lombard, Illinois. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated U.S. Historic District. The house was built in 1839 by Sheldon Peck, a pioneer farmer and Revolutionary War veteran who settled in the area in 1833. The two-story house is built in the Greek Revival style and features a symmetrical façade with a wide center door, a fanlight transom, and sidelights. The interior has many of the original features including five fireplaces, wide plank floors, and elaborate woodwork.

The homestead is a popular destination for visitors to the area. It is a living history museum with costumed interpreters and educational programs. Visitors can take guided tours of the house and grounds and learn about the Peck family and their daily life in the 1830s. The homestead also hosts special events throughout the year such as a strawberry festival in the summer and a harvest festival in the fall.

The homestead is open to the public and admission is free. It is located at the intersection of E. Prairie and N. Main Streets in Lombard. The homestead is managed by the Lombard Historical Society and is open to visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SHELDON PECK HOMESTEAD is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LOMBARD IL. US MID #8401700046

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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SHELDON PECK HOMESTEAD
355 E PARKSIDE AVE
LOMBARD
IL
60148

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