The Ellwood House Mansion is open for touring on Tuesdays 1PM and 3PM. The home is located just east of the NIU campus. The home is filled with ornate Victorian era furnishings. The home is well preserved and it is breathtaking to see the 3 story spiral walnut staircase. The home's original price a mere $50,000 to build! The owner was one of the men who developed barbed wire.
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