ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM

WHEATON, 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 Robert R. McCormick Museum in Wheaton, Illinois is a museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century: Robert R. McCormick. The Museum was established in 1974 by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation as a way to honor the memory of the late publisher and philanthropist. The Museum features a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs and interactive exhibits that tell the story of McCormick’s life and accomplishments.

The Museum is located on the grounds of Cantigny Park in Wheaton and is housed in a historic 19th century mansion. The main house is surrounded by a formal garden, reflecting pool and terraced lawns. The Museum also includes a research library and archives that contain an extensive collection of McCormick-related artifacts and documents.

The Museum’s exhibits explore a variety of topics related to McCormick’s life and legacy. Visitors can view a variety of artifacts such as McCormick’s typewriter, a vintage printing press and a replica of his first newspaper office. Additionally, the Museum offers a variety of educational and interactive programs that provide visitors with the opportunity to learn more about McCormick’s life and how he made an impact in the world.

The Robert R. McCormick Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in learning more about the life and legacy of Robert R. McCormick. The Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WHEATON IL. US MID #8401700739

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 24,661,588 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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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ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM
1S151 WINFIELD RD
WHEATON
IL
60187

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ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401700739
Name ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM
Alternate Name ROBERT R. MCCORMICK MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363689172
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 50,898,199
REVENUE 24,661,588
LAT/LONG 41.854422, -88.161961
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 841603
US Census Block: 1004