Gaylord Building
The Gaylord Building, constructed in 1838 in the downtown historic district of Lockport, Illinois, and on the canalside there, played a pivotal role in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Locally, it belongs to Lockport Township. Pleasant highs of 64–83°F mark the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A museum inside Lockport Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 33" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Romeoville is the nearest base
Romeoville is 3 miles northwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Gaylord Building
The Gaylord Building, constructed in 1838 in the downtown historic district of Lockport, Illinois, and on the canalside there, played a pivotal role in the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. It is on the United States National Register of Historic Places, and is one of 29 Historic Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is constructed of yellow limestone, a common construction material in north central Illinois. It has an Italianate three story addition added in 1859. After falling into disrepair, it was the focus of a concerted restoration and preservation effort that began in 1983, which was later noted as setting a model for such efforts.
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Overnight near Gaylord Building
Nearest for a night are Lockport Township (3) and Chicago (382).
- 1Soldier Field
- 2Barack Obama Presidential Center
- 3Rate Field
- 4United Center
- 5Art Institute of Chicago
- 6Field Museum of Natural History
- 7Allstate Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gaylord Building | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport Township | in town | — | 3 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 60,618 | $261K | — |
| Lockport | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 27,822 | $316K | A− |
| Chicago | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
| Joliet | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 40 35 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 152,241 | $266K | C |
| Du Page Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 23 23 hotels | 88,043 | $296K | — |
| Joliet Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 18 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 86,200 | $189K | — |
| Bolingbrook | 7 mi north | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 74,803 | $315K | B |
| Naperville | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 25 20 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 153,114 | $540K | B+ |
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While you are near Gaylord Building
Places worth adding lie within 33 miles.
Big draw129 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaWrigley Field
Big draw228 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
Big draw327 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw428 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
Big draw530 mi MuseumArt Institute of Chicago1.5M visitors a year
630 mi MuseumField Museum of Natural History1.4M visitors a year
730 mi Stadium & arenaAllstate ArenaPhoto credits
Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Field Museum of Natural History: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allstate Arena: Nkon21, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick answers on Gaylord Building
Is Gaylord Building in Lockport Township?
Yes. It’s inside Lockport Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Gaylord Building?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Gaylord Building?
Chicago Midway (MDW), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Gaylord Building?
Chicago (26 mi, 382 places to stay), Joliet (7 mi, 40 places to stay) and Du Page Township (7 mi, 23 places to stay).
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