Reddick Mansion, Ottawa

About Reddick Mansion

The Reddick Mansion in Ottawa is a twenty-two-room Italianate home built in 1855 for businessman William Reddick. Visitors take guided tours through numerous restored rooms featuring marble fireplaces, elaborate plaster-work, and antique collections that illustrate Victorian-era elegance. The mansion stands on the historic square. Tours are offered multiple days weekly at scheduled times, with hours and reservation details available on the venue's website. The property spans over half an acre with Victorian gardens and landscaping surrounding the building. The mansion also hosts community events including weddings, showers, concerts, family reunions, and seminars. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible lower entrance from the alley side, a chairlift to the second floor, and available restrooms. Non-flash photography is permitted during tours for personal use. The Reddick Mansion is located at the corner of Lafayette and Columbus Streets in Ottawa, Illinois.