The Jacob Henry Mansion: A Crown Jewel of Victorian Architecture (PHOTOS)
Location and Construction: Located on Eastern Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, the mansion was built by wealthy railroad magnate Jacob A. Henry between 1873 and 1876. Architectural Style: It is a three-story, red brick structure built on a Joliet limestone foundation, recognized as a prime example of Second Empire/Italian Renaissance style architecture. It is also claimed … Read more