2 Iconic Buildings to Explore in Kendall County

Checkout places to visit in Kendall County

Kendall County

Located in the heart of Northern Illinois, Kendall County boasts a rich history and vibrant culture. It has been inhabited since around 11,000 BCE, first by Native American tribes such as the Fox, Potawatomi and Mascouten. Later on, German and English settlers began to inhabit the area and established many of the towns we know today. Residents of Kendall County enjoy a variety of activities from nature trails, to golf courses to entertainment venues like Odyssey Fun World. With access to major c

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Iconic Buildings to Explore in Kendall County

Edith Farnsworth House

The Edith Farnsworth House, stands today as a testament to the bold and innovative architecture of Mies van der Rohe. The three-part structure of the house gives way to generous and comfortable living spaces with carefully planned furnishings and paintings. Built between 1945 and 1951 with connecting sitting rooms and one central core, the house is great example of integration of natural elements in modern design.

Little White School Museum

The Little White School Museum is a journey through time. Operating as a one-room school until 1966, the building has been lovingly transformed into a museum of artifacts and photographs that capture the history of the area’s education system from its earliest days to the present. Visitors to the museum can trace how far our educational system has come by exploring interactive exhibits covering topics from rural school life to technological innovation.

Map of Iconic Buildings to explore in Kendall County