THE ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM

DEKALB, IL

1961 Nash Metropolitan
1961 Nash Metropolitan Credit: Chad Horwedel

The Ellwood House Museum is a large, beautiful, and historic home located in DeKalb, Illinois. The home was originally built in 1879 for the Ellwood family, who were prominent local businessmen and philanthropists. The Ellwood family lived in the home until the death of their last surviving daughter in 1970.

The Ellwood House is a two-story, brick Italianate home situated on a large estate. The grounds of the estate include formal gardens, a carriage house, and a picturesque pond. Inside the home, visitors will find an impressive collection of 19th-century furniture, artwork, and artifacts. The woodwork in the home is particularly noteworthy, as it is made from rich mahogany and walnut.

The Ellwood House Museum is open to the public for guided and self-guided tours. Visitors can explore the home and grounds on their own, or they can join a guided tour to learn more about the history of the house and the Ellwood family. Special events are also held at the museum throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and workshops.

The Ellwood House Museum provides an excellent opportunity to experience a piece of DeKalb’s history. Its beauty and elegance make it a must-see destination for anyone looking to learn more about the area’s past.

THE ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DEKALB IL. US MID #8401700357

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 470,459 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact THE ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM

ELLWOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION INC
509 N 1ST ST
DEKALB
IL
60115-3232

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THE ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700357
Name ELLWOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name THE ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237057843
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 868,288
REVENUE 470,459
LAT/LONG 41.932129, -88.753307
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 037
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 5013