FOX MUSEUM

LOCKPORT, IL

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Fox Museum is a historical museum located in Lockport, Illinois. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Fox family who were prominent in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is housed in a 150-year-old building which was once the headquarters of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the Fox family and their impact on the region. The collection includes items such as clothing, furniture, and personal belongings of the Fox family members. Visitors can also learn about the history of the Illinois and Michigan Canal and its importance to the development of the region.

The museum is open for tours on weekends and by appointment during the week. The tour guides are knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Fox family and the region. The museum also hosts special events and exhibitions throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and cultural festivals.

Overall, the Fox Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of Lockport, Illinois, and the Fox family. It offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the past and is a great educational resource for visitors of all ages.

FOX MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LOCKPORT IL. US MID #8401700166

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
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FOX MUSEUM
231 E 9TH ST
LOCKPORT
IL
60441

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FOX MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700166
Name FOX MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.588737, -88.055205
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 197
US Census Tract: 880602
US Census Block: 3009