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The Nash Home and Museum Formerly the home of Chester Nash, inventor of the cultivator and a contemporary of John Deere, the 1878 house is representative of Midwestern prairie-type architecture. It is furnished in the style of the 1880s and is a showcase of antiques and artifacts from all over the country. Some of the homes prestigious local antiques include a secretary desk from Ella Chaney, a contemporary of Jane Adams of Hull House fame. Miss Chaney's financial bequest enabled the society to purchase the Nash home and the parlor is called the Ella Chaney Room in honor of her. Antiques belonging to other prominent local residents include a pianoforte from the Barrick family of Rockford, Illinois. It was played at Illinois Governor Ford's inauguration in 1842. Gracing the front hall is a 30-day clock from the Burchell family, which shares a corner with the "Pink Lady." This is a bust of a young woman attributed to the sculptor, Lorado Taft. In addition to Ms. Chaney's secretary desk, the office boasts a courtroom chair used by Judge Cartwright, who was a Supreme Court Judge of Illinois. It also contains a large 1864 map of the county and reference books on the history of Ogle County. To see these and other mementos of the past, visitors are invited to tour during public viewing times or to arrange a special group tour. Hours October through April Group Tours Admission Free Location |
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