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Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

17540 W. Laraway Road, Joliet IL 60433

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The Forest Preserve District of Will County

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+1 815 727 8700

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www.reconnectwithnature.org

Instead of paving over the remains of an old iron factory, the Forest Preserve District of Will County saved piece of Joliet's history by buying the land and turning it into a park. Visitors to the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site ... Excerpt from Moon Handbooks: Illinois

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We felt safed, secure and privileged to enjoy this hidden gem, located on Historic 66 and, free! more on Yahoo! Travel

The peace and quiet as we strolled along was beautiful in this autumn foliage. more on Yahoo! Travel

Then, to our surpise was a beautiful view of not only the guard houses on the wall corners of the beautiful constructed Joliet prison built in the 1800s, but it is also the location of the current drama series Prison Break! more on Yahoo! Travel

The paved walk, alongside the peaceful I %M Canal, had kiosks to explain the function of the remnants a visitor was looking at, photos of the various furnaces, skull house, and other remains of when they were active. more on Yahoo! Travel