Skip to main content
Shedd Aquarium

Things To Do

Places To Go in Illinois

Plan Your Trip

Accessibility in Illinois

Haskell Playhouse

1211 Henry St., Alton, IL 62002

Historic Sites

A Victorian-style playhouse built for the daughter of Dr. William A. Haskell, a physician and one of the wealthiest residents of Alton, as a present for his daughter Lucy's fifth birthday in 1885.

This Queen Anne-style playhouse was built for Lucy J. Haskell, daughter of Dr. William A. and Florence H. Haskell. The playhouse was an exact replica of the family home. The Haskell's gave the estate to the City of Alton for educational & recreational purposes. The playhouse is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be visited in Haskell Park.

Images

IMG 3207

How to find us?

Back to Listings

What's happening nearby...

Alton Fireworks Spectacular

Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater •  Jul 03 @ 5AM

Come enjoy the magnificent glow of the Alton Fireworks Spectacular at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater!

Read more about Alton Fireworks Spectacular

You might also be interested...

Confederate Prison Site

Alton

Visit first Illinois State Penitentiary and learn about the ghastly history of the overcrowded, often disease-infested prison. Today, it is a monument dedicated to those who…

Read more about Confederate Prison Site

Mysterious Mineral Springs

Alton

Overnight paranormal retreats, ghost hunting, you name it! If you're ready to be spooked in Alton, IL, visit the Mineral Springs Mall.

Read more about Mysterious Mineral Springs

Alton's National Cemetery

Alton

Fought on American soil, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history.

Read more about Alton's National Cemetery

Share your Moments

#EnjoyIllinois

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.