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100 W. LAFAYETTE REDDICK OTTAWA, ILLINOIS 815-433-6100 MANSION & GARDENS www.reddickmansion.org One of the most ornate private homes in the Midwest when completed in 1858, the Mansion was built by politician, and businessman, philanthropist William Reddick. Upon his death in 1885, he left his home to the city to be used as a "public reading room." Thus, the Reddick Library occupied the building until 1975. Today, the Reddick Mansion has been restored back to its Victorian splendor. The home anchors Washington Square, site of the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate. 2024 EVENTS Ghosts of Ottawa Past October 11 & 12 Christmas Candlelight Open House Dec. 6 & 13 MANSION TOURS Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 11 AM and 1PM Winter Hours may vary. 100 W. LAFAYETTE REDDICK OTTAWA , ILLINOIS 815-433-6100 MANSION & GARDENS www.reddickmansion.org One of the most ornate private homes in the Midwest when completed in 1858 , the Mansion was built by politician , and businessman , philanthropist William Reddick . Upon his death in 1885 , he left his home to the city to be used as a " public reading room . " Thus , the Reddick Library occupied the building until 1975 . Today , the Reddick Mansion has been restored back to its Victorian splendor . The home anchors Washington Square , site of the first Lincoln - Douglas Debate . 2024 EVENTS Ghosts of Ottawa Past October 11 & 12 Christmas Candlelight Open House Dec. 6 & 13 MANSION TOURS Friday , Saturday , Sunday , Monday 11 AM and 1PM Winter Hours may vary .