| The Country Mansion is located 101 East South Street. Built in 1891, The Country Mansion originated as the Scott House, a twenty room Victorian boarding house, located one block northeast of its present location. In 1894, the three story structure was moved to its current site by the use of horses, according to town historians. In 1895, the home was elaborately renovated under the direction of Joliet architect Julian Barnes, to become the residence of John R. Oughton, one of the founders of the Keeley Institute. In 1977, the home was purchased by the Ohlendorfs, remodeled and reopened as The Country Mansion. The Bakery has been in the same family since 1907. On September 23, 1980 the home was placed, and remains today, on "The National Register of Historic Places." |
| Oughton Estate Windmill |
| The Oughton Estate Windmill is located behind The Country Mansion. It was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton Estate and grounds. In 1975, the head of the Windmill was destroyed. In 1977 the Ohlendorfs had a new head shipped from South America to replace the old one. This head was again repaired in June of 2003 to begin the restoration and renovation of the Windmill. On September 23, 1980, the Windmill was placed on the "National Register of Historic Places". |
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