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The Seneca Area Heritage Museum is situated in the former Rock Island Railroad Depot located at 431 N. Main Street in Seneca. We welcome you to take a trip into the many layers of Seneca history! The museum is open this winter by appointment only (we will reopen on 2.15.2025 Please contact the SHG via email... [email protected] or by calling the museum and leaving a message. 815-769-5077 |
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The Seneca Historical Guild cordially invites you to be a part of the improvement of Seneca Station by purchasing a commemorative brick that contains your engraved message for perpetuity.
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Celebrating over 150 Years of History
Seneca Historical Guild -
Preserving Seneca's Past
Thank you for joining us in our quest to Preserve Seneca's Past.
The village of Seneca, formerly named Crotty after our founder, Jeremiah Crotty, was incorporated in 1865. Our town was created during the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal for which Crotty was a contractor.
The Rock Island Railroad and the Illinois River also supported the creation and business of our town. Seneca is most known for its contributions during World War II when Chicago Bridge and Iron operated the Prairie Shipyard. 157 Landing Ship Tanks (LST) were built here.
Seneca has a rich history, and the Seneca Historical Guild wishes to preserve and share this past for many generations to come.
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The village of Seneca, formerly named Crotty after our founder, Jeremiah Crotty, was incorporated in 1865. Our town was created during the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal for which Crotty was a contractor.
The Rock Island Railroad and the Illinois River also supported the creation and business of our town. Seneca is most known for its contributions during World War II when Chicago Bridge and Iron operated the Prairie Shipyard. 157 Landing Ship Tanks (LST) were built here.
Seneca has a rich history, and the Seneca Historical Guild wishes to preserve and share this past for many generations to come.
Click on the links below to navigate the site:
Learn More About Us
Join our Events
Make a Donation or Loan
Check Out Our Photo Gallery
Items in the News
Visit Our Blog
Contact Us
We operate as a 501c3 Not-For-Profit Organization. There are no dues or fees associated with our organization. Participation is voluntary and we welcome all newcomers!
