P. Seth Magosky Museum
of Victorian Life and Joliet History
206 N. Broadway St., Joliet, Illinois 60436
(815) 723-3052
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A PLACE WHERE
HISTORY LIVES
Museum Hours
Sunday from 1:00 PM Until 4:00 PM
Or call for a special day that meets your schedule for a vacation, a tea, a reunion, reception, graduation, wedding or any other special event
(815) 723-3052
Call to schedule a tour.
Planning to have a group to take a tour of the Villa? Give us a call and we can arrange special tours for your group. We can also arrange a tour that focuses on your special interests including a walk down Historic Broadway Street.
The museum was founded in memory of Seth Magosky and his work in researching the History of Joliet and Will County. Through his writing, his books, newspaper articles, his radio program, tours, television program and involvement in the community, he shared and encouraged his love of history and architecture.
P. Seth Magosky was Joliets Modern Historian. His research was always accurate and no one ever turned him away when he came to see and researched their homes. This was his dream.
Come to see what makes our museum special!
See calender of events for complete list!!
Our Sunday High Teas are a Special Treat for Everyone and All Ages!! Call and Make Your Reservations for This Event. Many People Call it the Best Buy in Teas Any Where in the Area and at only $15.00 per person. See Why They are Talking About it.!!
Special Mothers Day Tea
Mothers Day is always a special day at the Museum, and this year is no different. The tea will be served in the beautiful rooms and atmosphere of the historic Hiram B. Scutt Mansion at 206 North Broadway St. in Joliet. Bring mom or grandmom or both to enjoy the ambiance that was so beautifully created by Seth Magosky with his beautiful collection of antiques, furniture, china, crystal, teddy bears, dolls and the addition of his mothers extensive colledtion of dolls and childrens toys and dishes many of which were gifts from her son Seth. See he collection of trunk dolls which she collected as an adult as she had none from her childhood as her mother gave what few she had away. View antiques from Seth's grandparents and the special pieces from his great grandmother's home on Whitley and Hobbs. Learn about this spectacular and historic home that was built by Barbed Wire and inventions that eventually led to further developments in Joliet. Make your reservations now and mom is free. Cost of the tea is $15.00 per person.
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A new book is in the works. The History of Troy Township and Shorewood will be coming out this summer with the support of the City of Shorewood and the Township of Troy. See the answers to many questions in Joliet History and many interesting facts that anyone from the area will find remarkable and interesting.
As this book is being completed the subject for the next book is being sought out. Will it be Wilmington? or Chanahon or Plainfield what area or City or Township will support the research or has the interest in it? Who is loosing their history as fast as Joliet? We are continuing to work on Joliet as always and there are some big surprises to come this year. But there other areas that are changing almost too fast to see when you drive through.
Contact us with suggestions and contacts.
As this book is being completed the subject for the next book is being sought out. Will it be Wilmington? or Chanahon or Plainfield what area or City or Township will support the research or has the interest in it? Who is loosing their history as fast as Joliet? We are continuing to work on Joliet as always and there are some big surprises to come this year. But there other areas that are changing almost too fast to see when you drive through.
Contact us with suggestions and contacts.
Below is An early wood cut of the museum as it appeared from the front in 1882 or so around the time it was constructed by James Weese for industrial Millionaire Hiram B. Scutt. He had previously lived near here and now we know where after extensive research.
The Museum desperately needs your support to save it from demolition and becoming a parking lot for Bicentennial Park. Please help. No donation is too small. If you are looking for graceful ambiance and true historical presence come and consider us for your next special event!
