William Tanner House Museum

The William Tanner House Museum, located in Aurora, Illinois, is a historic Victorian-period house built in 1857 for hardware merchant William A. Tanner. This Italianate-style residence features a unique Latin Cross design and an octagon cupola. The house served as the family home until 1936, when it was donated to the Aurora Historical Society. Now a museum, it offers free tours from June to late September, showcasing period rooms and artifacts. Visitors can enjoy special events, including Independence Day celebrations and Christmas decorations, making it a charming destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.