Illinois Adventure

The restored 1864 residence of Illinois State Senator, co-founder and director of Chicago's Union Stockyards, and cattle-king of Illinois, Lafayette Funk, includes historic memorabilia and antiques of the Funk Family. Hear an original working Victrola, or see the first-ever electric kitchen island. Other luxuries include hot and cold running water, a formal garden with water fountain and colored lights and a lighted tennis court on the lawn. The Gem & Mineral Museum features the Hall of Gems & Minerals with its dazzling display of many rare and beautiful stones and the Indian artifact room with early examples of Native American culture. Reservations required.

[@wi54725]

I have visited the prairie home and gem and mineral museum many times, and in my opinion Bill Case is the best tour guide I have ever met. The home and museum are incredible, and if you are like me, you will exit this property totally in awe of the Funk family and feel as if you have taken a course in Funkology.

[@dusko.9910]

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[@BarenakedStones]

This man is my newest hero.

[@dusko.9910]

MINE TOO...LOL...WOW...I LIVE IN ILLINOIS AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF HIM!!!!...AND I THOUGHT MY COLLECTION WAS BIG!!!