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The Nachusa House is a former hotel in Dixon, Illinois along Galena Avenue (Illinois Route 26). The building was constructed in 1853 and operated continuously as a hotel until 1988. It underwent many alterations during the time it operated as a hotel. Following its period as a hotel, the five-story mansard roofed building fell into disrepair and was nearly demolished in 1997. The building was restored by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and a Chicago developer renovated the hotel into affordable housing for senior citizens at a cost of $3.2 million. During its height, the Nachusa House was a popular stop along rail and stagecoach lines and was a known layover for Abraham Lincoln. The Nachusa House was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Photo captured on July 14, 2019.
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