Visiting The Reddick Mansion
Today, visitors to Ottawa, as well as its citizens, have the opportunity to experience life in the Victorian Era by taking a guided tour of the Reddick Mansion. The Mansion also serves as a community center, hosting a variety of events, as well as rental spaces for weddings, showers, family parties, and meetings.
Tours:
Guided tours are offered at 11am and 1pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Doors will open at 10:45am and 12:45pm prior to each tour. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. To reserve tours or to verify that tours are taking place, visitors should call the Mansion at 815-433-6100 or email contact@reddickmansion.org.
Group Tours:
We encourage large groups of 20 or more to make arrangements in advance. Group tours may be scheduled on non-tour days, if necessary.
Accessibility:
The lower entrance is accessible to wheelchair traffic, but only from the alley side of the Mansion grounds. Although there is not an elevator, there is a chairlift on the stairs leading from the first floor to the second floor. For those not wishing to go up to the third floor, there is a pictorial directory available to read and seating available on the second floor. Restrooms are also available on the first floor.
Photography:
Non-flash photographs are permitted during the tours. Photographs are for personal use and may not be sold.
What to Expect:
When you visit the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa, Illinois, you will step into a richly detailed example of pre-Civil War history and of the Victorian Era.
Exquisite Beauty
The Reddick Mansion in Ottawa, Illinois is a breath-taking testament to mid-19th century grandeur. Its marble fireplaces, elaborate plaster-work, and its priceless antique collection recapture the elegance of a bygone era.
Tranquil Gardens
The lush gardens and grounds only enhance the mansion’s beauty. Vibrant with flowers, butterflies, and wildlife, they provide a tranquil, almost enchanted setting around the stately house.
Rich History
The Reddick Mansion has a rich history woven into the fabric of Ottawa, Illinois. Built in the mid-1850s by William Reddick, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist, the grand 22-room Italianate home was among the most elaborate private residences in Illinois at the time.
