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The Aurora area features a diverse tapestry of architectural styles and sights, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears Mail Order Homes and Lustron Homes.
Aurora Area
(630) 897-5581

www.aurora-il.org

The Farnsworth House
Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly "floats" above the rambling Fox River.
14520 River Road
Plano, IL
(630) 552-0052
www.farnsworthhouse.org

The Homestead Sculpture Garden and Labyrinth
Art lovers will admire the beautiful brick labyrinth and distinctive contemporary sculpture garden.
611 E. Main St.
Plano, IL
(630) 552-4322
www.thehomesteadbnb.com

New York St. Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930s "memory" and "victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers.
New York St. (between Rts. 25 and 31)
Aurora, IL
(630) 844-3648

Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This beautiful Hindu temple blends ancient and modern architectural technology.
1145 W. Sullivan Rd.
Aurora, IL
(630) 844-2252
www.balaji.org

Swimming Stones
A kinetic water sculpture commissioned by the Aurora Public Arts Commission and sculpted by Christian Tobin. The piece combines art with the laws of physics that enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
Northwest corner of Stolp Ave. and Benton St.
Aurora, IL
(630) 906-0654
www.aurora-il.org

 

 

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